Description
This festive Christmas Granola recipe combines toasted rolled oats, crunchy nuts, and sweet dried cranberries, all coated in a warm blend of honey, coconut oil, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a joyful seasonal breakfast or snack, this granola is baked to golden perfection and easy to customize with your favorite nuts and dried fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the granola evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, stirring to distribute the spices evenly.
- Heat Honey and Coconut Oil: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and coconut oil. Stir gently until both ingredients are completely melted and well blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the warm honey and coconut oil mixture over the dry oat mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat all the oats and nuts evenly.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the granola mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Bake the Granola: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring the granola halfway through baking to ensure even toasting and to avoid burning.
- Cool Completely: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the sheet; it will crisp up as it cools.
- Store Properly: Once cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container for storage to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- You can customize the nuts and dried fruit based on your preference or availability.
- Stirring halfway during baking is crucial to prevent burning and ensures even toasting.
- Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- This granola is great for topping yogurt, smoothie bowls, or enjoying as a snack.
- To keep the granola clusters larger, press the mixture gently before baking and avoid over-stirring.
