Gingerbread Granola

A handmade gift is a wonderful way to let the receiver feel that they are loved. They know that the person giving the gift has thought deeply about what they want, and spent time creating something special

So today we're starting a vew series.. Handmade Christmas... where we share recipes and crafts to gift your favourite foodie... or that special chef in your life...

So lets start with an easy one.... A Gift in a Jar

Gingerbread Granola

A great last minute idea. So easy to make, tastes amazing and is a great gift for your family and friends! Plus this recipe has a free printable gift tag. Will last two weeks in airtight containers

3 cups Old Fashioned Oats
2 cups Nuts of your choice.. I like walnuts, almonds and pecans
¼ cup Honey
¼ cup Coconut Oil (Sunflower or Canola work just as well)
3 tbsp Molasses
1 tsp Vanilla
2 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Cloves
½ tsp Nutmeg

• Preheat oven at 300 degrees.
• Mix the oats and nuts in a bowl. Set aside.
• Mix the honey, coconut oil, molasses, vanilla and all the spices in a bowl and stir to combine.
• Pour all the wet ingredients over the dry and mix gently by hand to coat everything evenly.
• Spread out on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and place it in the oven.
• Cook for 20 minutes and give the granola a good mix on the sheet pan. 
• Cook an additional 20 minutes.
• Remove after 40 minutes and let it cool.
• Break up the larger chunks by hand after it has cooled.
• Serve on yogurt, in milk, or just as a crunchy snack!

Recipe: Savor and Savvy

Gift Tag Printable: Here