Description
This Spiced Winter Granola is a cozy, aromatic blend of oats, nuts, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, sweetened naturally with maple syrup. It’s a hearty, wholesome breakfast or snack that brings the essence of winter to your bowl.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt).
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet—it will crisp up as it cools.
- Once cool, mix in the dried cranberries or dried fruit of choice.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- For a chunkier granola, press the mixture down firmly before baking and avoid stirring halfway through.
- You can substitute the nuts and seeds with your favorites.
- Add dried fruit after baking to prevent burning.
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
