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    Home » Recipes » Single Serving Breakfast

    By Joanie Zisk Published: Dec 5, 2016 · Updated: Nov 29, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

    Gingerbread Granola

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    gingerbread granola on a silver tray next to a jar of molasses.

    Enjoy the warm spices of the season in this gingerbread granola. Filled with nuts, oats, molasses and maple syrup, it's perfectly spiced and great for breakfast or to snack on.

    a mason jar that has fallen over with granola scattered all over a silver tray.

    You'll love celebrating the holiday season with this wonderfully spiced gingerbread granola recipe.

    I'm always looking for new flavors to incorporate into my granola recipe. Homemade granola is one of those incredibly delicious snacks that make it easy to mix in all kinds of different flavors and ingredients.

    Why I Love This Granola

    With this gingerbread granola recipe, I've taken the ingredients found in my traditional granola and added the warm, spiced flavors of the holiday season.

    This granola is crisp and crunchy, subtly spiced, and completely addicting.

    a close up of a jar filled with granola.

    Ingredient Notes

    See below for ways to use leftover ingredients

    • Oats: I use old-fashioned rolled oats in my granola recipes. If you'd like to make a gluten free granola, be sure to use gluten free oats. I do not recommend using quick oats.
    • Coconut: I use unsweetened shredded coconut, you may sweetened instead if preferred.
    • Walnuts or pecans: Feel free to switch up the nuts you use in your version. Consider using cashews or chopped almonds instead.
    • Brown sugar: I highly recommend using brown sugar. It caramelizes over the oats and makes the granola absolutely delicious!
    • Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves: These spices are found in gingerbread recipes and make this granola so incredibly delicious.
    • Butter: Salted butter is what I prefer using, you may use coconut oil instead.
    • Maple syrup: You can use honey, agave, or brown rice syrup instead of maple syrup.
    • Molasses: Essential for gingerbread. We recommend using ¼ cup.
    • Salt and vanilla extract: For flavor.
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    How To Make This Recipe

    See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

    1. Mix the oats, coconut, nuts, and spices together in a large bowl.
    2. In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the maple syrup, molasses, and salt. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    3. Pour the liquid ingredients over the oats and nuts and stir with a big spoon. Spread out the unbaked granola onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for a total of 30 minutes, removing the pan from the oven every 10 minutes to give the granola a little stir so that the granola cooks evenly.

    As the granola bakes, the aroma coming from your kitchen will smell amazing.

    The flavors in this gingerbread granola are fantastic. The spices are subtle and the granola is crunchy and filled with flavor. I can't resist eating it right off the baking sheet - it's just so good!

    Pro Tip: For gluten-free granola, make sure to use gluten-free oats.

    Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

    If you have any ingredients leftover from this granola recipe, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

    • Oats: Blueberry Crumble, Lace Cookies, Baked Oatmeal
      Coconut: Cowboy Cookies, Coconut Macaroons
    • Nuts: Apple Muffin, Pecan Pie, Chicken Salad
    • Maple syrup: Maple Walnut Muffin, Breakfast Bread Pudding, Baked Salmon
    • Molasses: Sloppy Joe, Soft Ginger Cookies, Gingerbread
    • Vanilla: Panna Cotta, Mini Spice Cake, Banana Cream Pie

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How Long Will Gingerbread Granola Last?

    Completely cool the granola on the baking tray before transferring it to a container. Granola will keep well for up to a month when stored at room temperature in an airtight container.

    What Do I Serve With Granola?

    With milk
    With yogurt
    Spooned over ice cream
    Sprinkled over a salad
    With apples and peanut butter

    Expert Tips

    • Gingerbread granola would also make a lovely holiday, hostess, or teacher gift. Pour the granola into little mason jars and decorate with a festive ribbon for a no-fuss gift.
    • If you like big clusters of nuts and oats, press the oats mixture into little 1-inch ovals for the first 10 minutes of baking.
    • Be sure to let the granola cool before eating or transferring into a jar. As the granola cools, the crispier it gets.

    Other Granola Recipes

    • Butter Pecan Granola
    • Small Batch Pumpkin Spice Granola
    • Fresh Apple Granola

    RELATED: 20 Breakfast Ideas Worth Waking Up To

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    a jar of granola tipped over on a silver tray with granola all over the pan.

    Gingerbread Granola

    Easy small batch gingerbread granola filled with nuts, oats, molasses and maple syrup. It's perfectly spiced and great for breakfast or to snack on.
    5 from 5 votes
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    See the post above for expert tips,
    FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 383kcal
    Author: Joanie Zisk

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups old fashioned oats
    • 1 cup unsweetened coconut shredded
    • 1 cup walnuts , roughly chopped ( or pecans )
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ cup salted butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300° F (150° C).
    • In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cloves. Set aside.
    • In a small pot on medium heat, melt the butter.
    • Stir in the maple syrup, molasses and salt.
    • Remove pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
    • Pour the maple syrup mixture into the bowl with the oats and nuts and mix well.
    • Pour onto 1 large sheet pan and spread evenly.
    • Cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to achieve an even color.
    • Remove from the oven, cool and transfer to a large bowl.

    Notes

    Expert Tips
    • Gingerbread granola would also make a lovely holiday, hostess, or teacher gift. Pour the granola into little mason jars and decorate with a festive ribbon for a no-fuss gift.
    • If you like big clusters of nuts and oats, press the oats mixture into little 1-inch ovals for the first 10 minutes of baking.
    • Be sure to let the granola cool before eating or transferring into a jar. As the granola cools, the crispier it gets.
    Nutrition Facts
    Gingerbread Granola
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 383 Calories from Fat 216
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24g37%
    Saturated Fat 11g69%
    Cholesterol 15mg5%
    Sodium 63mg3%
    Potassium 400mg11%
    Carbohydrates 43g14%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 22g24%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 177IU4%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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    Comments

    1. kittie says

      April 13, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      Any idea if adding some craisins would be an issue and if not at point would I add them

      Reply
      • Joanie Zisk says

        April 14, 2022 at 9:47 am

        That would be fine. If you're adding dried fruit to your granola, add it at the end. You don't want to run the risk of burning your dried fruit in the oven. Stir it in after the granola cools.

        Reply
    2. Elizabeth Jackson says

      December 06, 2021 at 3:09 am

      I do have one question. I baked my granola at 300 according to specified temp in recipe. It came out darker than the recipe picture. Also slightly grainy. It tasted great and I love it just wondering about it's appearance and what I may need to change????

      Reply
      • Joanie Zisk says

        December 06, 2021 at 10:38 am

        Hi Elizabeth, it could be that your oven may be running hotter than it should be. You can test the true temperature of your oven by placing an oven thermometer inside the oven and heating the oven to 350 F. See if the thermometer registers the same temperature as the oven. It's also very important to stir the granola from time to time to help it brown evenly. I'm not sure why your granola was grainy, it could also go back to stirring the granola every 10 minutes.

        Reply
    3. Karen says

      November 30, 2019 at 11:52 am

      This recipe sounds amazing, I can't wait to make it!
      One quick question for you....do you use salted butter or unsalted butter in your granola recipes?

      Reply
      • Joanie Zisk says

        November 30, 2019 at 2:07 pm

        I use salted butter, Karen. I hope you enjoy the granola!

        Joanie

        Reply
    4. Lisa A Langston says

      March 05, 2019 at 8:26 am

      Hey! I just came across your blog and love it! I love small batch recipes since there are only two of us! What can I use to substitute the maple syrup in this recipe? I am not a fan of maple syrup. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Joanie Zisk says

        March 05, 2019 at 9:37 am

        Hi Lisa,
        Honey or agave would be a good substitute.

        Reply
    5. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      December 09, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      This mixed into some greek yogurt this weekend is going to be fantastic! Perfect holiday flavor too!

      Reply
    6. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      December 08, 2016 at 2:23 am

      Oh my goodness!! This is absolutely incredible!!! LOVE it!!

      Reply
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