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.