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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Gingerbread Granola (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Dec 4, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    This Gingerbread Granola is made with oats, almonds, cranberries, and spices! A deliciously festive cereal. Gluten-free, vegan.

    gingerbread granola in a white bowl

    The scent of gingerbread can be directly tied to the holiday season. Gingerbread men, gingerbread thumbprints, and simple ginger snap cookies all evoke that certain time of the year.

    But instead of cookies or cake, this gingerbread granola recipe is a perfect way to change things up.

    Simple and with minimal effort required, this recipe is delicious as breakfast, a snack, or as a topping.

    baked granola on a sheet pan

    Ingredients for Gingerbread Granola

    There are only a handful of ingredients needed to make this baked granola, but this gluten-free gingerbread recipe uses deliciously fragrant spices and molasses.

    Here are the major ingredients you will need:

    • Gluten-free oats
    • Almonds
    • Olive oil
    • Maple syrup
    • Molasses
    • Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves
    • Vanilla extract
    cluster of granola on a sheet pan

    Making Gingerbread Granola

    For this gluten-free granola recipe, you will need a mixing bowl, a large spoon or spatula, parchment paper, and a large-rimmed baking sheet.

    Get your equipment and ingredients out and ready. Here are the steps!

    1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    3. Add all dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
    4. Mix liquid ingredients in a small bowl.
    5. Pour the liquid mixture over dry ingredients and stir until coated.
    6. Transfer mixture to baking sheet.
    7. Press into an even layer.
    8. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
    9. Allow granola to cool completely before breaking to pieces.
    clusters of granola on a sheet pan

    How to Serve Holiday Granola

    In addition to granola as cereal, there other ways to enjoy these gingerbread spice clusters.

    • Cereal with milk of choice
    • Snack
    • Yogurt parfaits
    • Ice cream
    • Smoothie bowls
    • Chocolate bark

    This holiday spiced granola also makes great gifts! Gift it in a mason jar with a bow and give some gluten-free goodness.

    gingerbread granola in a bowl

    Homemade Granola Recipes

    Want more granola inspiration? Check out the gluten-free and dairy-free recipes below.

    French Toast Granola

    Pumpkin Granola

    Almond Joy Granola

    Maple Date Granola

    granola in a white bowl

    Gingerbread Granola (Gluten-Free)

    This Gingerbread Granola is made with oats, almonds, cranberries, and spices! A deliciously festive cereal. Gluten-free, vegan.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 11
    Calories: 609kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Equipment

    • Glass Mixing Bowl
    • Parchment Paper
    • Baking Sheet
    • Silicone Spatula

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 4 cups (460g) gluten-free oats
    • 1 cup (155g) raw almonds roughly chopped
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons molasses
    • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl combine oats, almonds, cranberries, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir to combine.
    • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, add olive oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined. Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients and stir with a large spoon until the oat mixture is completely coated.
    • Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Use an extra sheet of parchment paper to packed down the oats.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes. You may find halfway through that you want to tent the pan lightly with a sheet of foil so as not to burn the nuts or oats on the perimeter. Granola will be a golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and allow granola to cool completely. This will ensure there are clumps and clusters! Once cool, break into clumps. Place in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Sarah

      April 06, 2022 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I am obsessed with all of your granola recipes and I am excited to have a new one to try!

      Reply
    2. Brynne

      April 01, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      Great for breakfast or even a snack.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 04, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        Yes! I love snacking on this one!

        Reply
    3. Liz

      March 31, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Okay YUM! I love granola and this looks like it will be so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 04, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        Great for gifting too!

        Reply
    4. Laura

      March 31, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      This would be so cute in a mason jar to give away at the holiday time.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        March 31, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        Yes! :)

        Reply

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