I absolutely love all the different flavors of the holidays and Gingerbread is especially one of my favorites. Because christmas is creeping up on us, I wanted to make a holiday-themed recipe. I love granola and enjoy eating it with yogurt but I am cautious when buying it because it usually contains loads of sugar. So I made my own without all the added sugar. Cranberries are also an awesome holiday flavor so I combined that with the gingerbread. And voila, the most perfect holiday inspired granola! You can give this granola as presents in little glass jars! 
Cranberry Gingerbread Spice Granola
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1 1/2 cups frozen cranberries
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. molasses (maple syrup or honey could also work)
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
- 2 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries/raisins
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread oats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10 minutes, or until slightly toasted.
- In a small sauce pan add frozen cranberries and place on medium low heat. Stir constantly for about 10 minutes, or until cranberries defrost and start to pop.
- Add molasses and apple sauce and lower heat. Stir constantly for about 5 more minutes.
- In a large bowl add oats and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Add cranberry mixture and stir well, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Spread on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until done.
- Enjoy!
Health Benefits:
Cranberries:
- antioxidants
- fiber
- Vitamins C & E
- Manganese
Recipe as a whole:
- All-natural
- No preservatives
- No processed ingredients
- Refined sugar-free
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Clean
- High in fiber
- High in antioxidants
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Low-glycemic
Ohh I am all about granola! That sounds delicious!
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Oh, this looks so yummy and spicey and sweet and tart. Mmmm.
Ooooh lovely! This is themed perfectly for this time of year, and I have a great supply of nu naturals to use it with 🙂 Thanks for joining us for meatless monday, you always kill the recipes 🙂 Would you be able to put our button on here please? Or if you would rather, you can just leave it on your sidebar, then you don’t have to add it each week! Sorry to be a whiner, but we want this to keep growing, and you are a huge part of our linkup, so we want you to keep coming, and bringing friends 🙂
So perfect for mixing into my daily yogurt! Must try this.
This does look great-I love the cranberries! Thanks for joining our link up again. It would be great if you could please add our badge or link back to us as well. Hope to see you next week 🙂
I love making granola because it’s such an easy snack to make. I love the idea of adding cranberry.
The flavor combo is just unreal!
I love me some granola! This flavor combination sounds incredible. I’m visiting from the Fall into Fall link party!
So yummy and healthy. I love granola! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
jann
I want to make homemade granola for gifts & myself. Thanks for the recipe & sharing @DearCreatives pinned ….
Looks delicious, I will try it with milk:) make it a cereal