If you’re searching for a festive, cozy, and irresistibly crunchy holiday snack, this Homemade Gingerbread Granola is about to become your new seasonal favorite. Packed with warm spices, wholesome oats, crunchy nuts, and that classic gingerbread sweetness, this easy granola recipe brings all the nostalgic flavors of Christmas morning into your everyday breakfast routine. Not only is it simple to make, but it also fills your home with the most incredible holiday aroma while it bakes. Whether you enjoy it with yogurt, sprinkle it over smoothie bowls, or snack on it by the handful, this gingerbread granola is guaranteed to become a staple throughout the winter season.

Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Granola

Homemade granola is already a game-changer, but adding gingerbread spices takes it to a whole new level. This recipe combines rolled oats, maple syrup, molasses, and warm holiday spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The result? A perfectly crunchy, lightly sweetened granola that tastes just like a gingerbread cookie—but healthier!

Plus, making granola at home means you’re in control. You can customize the nuts, add chia or flax for an extra nutrient boost, and make it as chunky or crumbly as you like. It stores beautifully, makes a thoughtful holiday gift, and is so much cheaper than anything you’ll find at the store.

Ingredients for Homemade Gingerbread Granola

To make this cozy holiday granola, you’ll need:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup nuts of choice (almonds, pecans, or walnuts work great)
• 1/4 cup chia seeds or flax seeds (optional but nutritious)
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp molasses
• Splash of vanilla extract

This spice blend is what gives the granola its classic gingerbread flavor, and the combination of maple syrup and molasses adds a rich depth of sweetness that’s perfect for the holidays.

How to Make Gingerbread Granola

Making this festive granola is incredibly easy and beginner-friendly. Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. This ensures even baking and keeps the granola from sticking.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, nuts, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and optional seeds. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk the melted coconut oil with maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract. Once the liquids are fully blended, pour the mixture over your dry ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Spread the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and press it firmly with a spatula—this is the secret to getting those big, irresistible granola clusters. Bake for 20 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even browning and pressing gently again to help it stay chunky.

When the granola is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes. As it cools, it will harden and become wonderfully crunchy. Break it into your desired size pieces and transfer to an airtight container to keep it fresh.

How to Serve Gingerbread Granola

This holiday granola is delicious on its own, but here are some favorite ways to enjoy it:

• Sprinkled over Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey
• Piled on top of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream
• Mixed into overnight oats
• Added to holiday snack mixes
• Packaged in jars for a thoughtful homemade Christmas gift

A Healthy and Festive Holiday Treat

This Homemade Gingerbread Granola brings together everything we love about the holiday season—warm spice, cozy flavors, and simple homemade comfort. Make a batch at the start of the week, gift it to friends and neighbors, or enjoy it as a festive breakfast all December long. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and completely irresistible!

Spiced Gingerbread Granola

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This Homemade Gingerbread Granola brings together everything we love about the holiday season—warm spice, cozy flavors, and simple homemade comfort. Make a batch at the start of the week, gift it to friends and neighbors, or enjoy it as a festive breakfast all December long. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and completely irresistible!

Here is the jar I used to store or to gift!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup nuts of choice (almonds, pecans, or walnuts work great)
• 1/4 cup chia seeds or flax seeds
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp molasses
• Splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent sticking. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, ground cinnamon, ginger and cloves. In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract until well blended. 
2. Pour the wet ingredient mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the oats and nuts are evenly coated. Transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to press the granola firmly into an even layer, helping it stick together as it bakes.
3. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Halfway through, check to ensure even baking and gently press again if needed.Remove from oven and allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes. This cooling step lets it harden and makes it easier to break into chunks. 
4. Once cooled, break the granola into pieces of your desired size and store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.