Healthier Holiday Spice Granola (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Deck the bowls with this Healthier Holiday Spice Granola—the ultimate festive snack to get you in the holiday spirit! Made with warming molasses and cozy holiday spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this granola is perfect for spreading holiday cheer. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it the ideal treat for anyone looking to enjoy the season’s flavors without the guilt.
Whether you’re snacking by the fireplace, adding a sprinkle to your morning oatmeal, or gifting a jar to friends and family, this healthier holiday granola is sure to be a hit. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, and has just the right amount of spice to feel like the perfect cozy treat for the season. Plus, it’s ridiculously easy to make and comes together in just a few simple steps—because the holidays should be about joy, not stress, right?
Why you’ll love this Healthier Holiday Spice Granola
This holiday spice granola is everything you love about granola—but with a festive twist. Here’s why it’ll quickly become your new seasonal favorite:
- Made with Molasses: The rich, deep flavor of molasses adds a delightful sweetness and depth to the granola, while also providing a boost of iron and calcium. It’s the perfect holiday sweetener!
- Packed with Warm Spices: Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves come together to give this granola that nostalgic holiday flavor we all crave.
- Vegan & Gluten-Free: Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and seeds, this granola is both vegan and gluten-free, so it fits most diets without compromising on taste.
- Customizable: The beauty of this granola is that you can swap in your favorite nuts or seeds depending on what you have on hand. Want to add dried cranberries or a handful of dark chocolate chips? Go for it! The recipe is super flexible.
It’s a great make-ahead option for busy mornings, too. You can batch-make this granola and store it in an airtight container to enjoy all season long. Bonus points if you serve it with a little non-dairy yogurt or almond milk for a cozy breakfast or snack!
Ingredients for Healthier Holiday Spice Granola (Vegan, Gluten Free):
- Rolled oats (use gluten-free oats for GF granola)
- Walnuts
- Pistachios
- Pepitas (optional)
- Ground flaxseed
- Cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Salt
- Ground cloves
- Ground nutmeg
- Olive oil
- Maple syrup
- Molasses
- Vanilla extract
- Dried fruit like cranberries or cherries (optional)
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Healthier Holiday Spice Granola (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Holiday Spice Granola is naturally vegan and gluten free! It’s packed with wholesome ingredients and is made with warming molasses and cozy holiday spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free oats for GF granola)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup pepitas (optional)
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup @ooliveoilandvinegar olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried fruit like cranberries or cherries (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F & line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg & salt. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in oil, maple syrup, molasses, & vanilla. Mix well until everything is coated.
4. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan & spread it in an even layer.
5. Bake until lightly golden, about 22-25 minutes, stirring halfway through (for granola clusters, press the stirred granola down with spatula to create a more even laver).
6. Remove from oven, let cool completely for about 1 hour. Granola will crisp up as it cools. Top with dried fruit if using.
7. Break granola into pieces & store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
