Winter granola is a cozy blend of seasonal flavors perfect for chilly mornings.
It combines warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with hearty oats, nuts, and seeds.
Dried fruits such as cranberries, figs, or apricots add a sweet, chewy contrast, while toasted almonds or walnuts bring a crunchy texture. S
Some recipes include maple syrup or honey for natural sweetness and a hint of vanilla for depth.
It’s delicious served with yogurt, milk, or sprinkled over smoothie bowls. Winter granola not only offers comfort but also provides a nourishing start to the day, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and essential nutrients.
The 19 Best winter granola recipe
1. Classic Winter Spice Granola
When the days get cold, what’s better than a bowl of granola, homemade with brimming oats, crunchy almonds and pecans, loaded with colorful cranberry’s and coated with cinnamon and nutmeg? Maple syrup for the sweet touch.
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
1. Heat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the oats, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds and coconut flakes together in a large bowl.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together maple syrup, honey and coconut oil until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until everything is thoroughly coated.
5. Turn out the granola mix onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
6. Leave the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet, then add the dried cranberries to the mix. Store it in an airtight container.
2. Cranberry Orange Winter Granola
This recipe takes me back to those colder seasons of the year, when we get up and pour some warm milk over good muesli or hearty granola, packed with rolled oats, chopped nuts and tangy dried cranberries. The orange zest is a lovely touch, added at the end with a bit of sweetness from the honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Heat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, orange zest, ground cinnamon and salt together.
3. Heat the orange juice, honey or maple syrup and melted coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
4. sprinkle the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until every part is coated.
5. Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
6. Take out of the oven, fold in the dried cranberries, and allow to cool completely before being stored in an airtight container.
3. Maple Cinnamon Nutty Granola
With some rolled oats and chopped almonds and sunflower seeds, the crunch in my morning has a satisfying heft, while the maple syrup and cinnamon scent the kitchen warmly.
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raw nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans), roughly chopped
1/2 cup raw seeds (such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup flaxseeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the oats, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, flax seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla.
4. Pour wet on dry and stir until well-coated.
5. Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown. Cool completely and store or serve.
4. Gingerbread Winter Granola
My favorite way to feel the snugness of winter is my Gingerbread Winter Granola – with cinnamon and ginger, molasses and maple syrup. Decadent and super satisfying, this crunchy granola is loaded with rolled oats, and the added pecans, almonds and dried cranberries, makes it the perfect wintry treat.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pecans, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.
3. Whisk together in a separate bowl the maple syrup, coconut oil, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated.
5. Spread the mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven, let it cool completely before adding the dried cranberries or raisins, then store in an airtight container.
5. Apple Pie Winter Granola
Apple pie winter granola: the warmth of winter, brought into your kitchen. The comforting spice notes of cinnamon and nutmeg give this a little bit of a nostalgic aroma in combination with the hearty old fashioned rolled oats and sliced almonds and the perfect sweet notes from the dried apples and apple sauce.
This recipe has been tested plenty of times and goes great with a cold dark December morning but is just as delightful with an afternoon cup of coffee or over yoghurt.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup dried apple pieces, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1 Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the oats, sliced almonds, chopped dried apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt in a big bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
4. Poor the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until any oats and nuts have been coated.
5. Spread the mixture out to an even layer over the prepared sheet pan and bake, tossing once or twice, for 25-30 minutes, until the granola is golden brown and toasted.
6. Cool the granola completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to an airtight container.
6. Peppermint Chocolate Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the rolled oats, chopped almonds, cocoa powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine coconut oil, maple syrup and peppermint extract in a separate bowl and whisk until well-mixed.
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until well coated.
5. Spread the grains evenly over the prepared baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
6. Bake the granola until it’s firm and golden, then take it out of the oven, allow it to cool completely, then stir in the mini chocolate chips before putting it into an airtight container.
7. Chai Spiced Winter Granola
A warm hug of winter spice, this chai-spiced granola blends the healthy goodness of rolled oats, chopped nuts and shredded coconut with aromatic cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. Enhanced with pure maple syrup and coconut oil, it adds a comforting crunch to your chilly mornings.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds.
3. Whisk the maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract and all the spices (including the salt) together in a separate bowl.
4. Sprinkle the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and turn the pan until it is coated.
5. Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Let it cool completely, then fold in the dried cranberries or raisins.
8. Pecan Pumpkin Spice Granola
I remember a sweet, toasty spice mix, full of rolled oats, and crunchy pecans, tossed with a hint of pumpkin pie spice. Maple syrup was swirled into the mixture before baking for a natural sweetness.
It was autumn in a bowl! This Pecan Pumpkin Spice Granola captured my imagination!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and chopped pecans.
3. Meanwhile whisk pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Drizzle the wet mixture over the mixture of oats and pecans and mix well until all the dry mixture is well moistened.
5. Spread the mixture out on the prepared sheet pan in an even layer and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
6. Turn out the granola onto a baking sheet and let it cool completely, then toss in the dried cranberries, if you’re using them, and store in airtight containers.
9. Vanilla Almond Winter Granola
I love making my own winter granola, blending rolled oats with almonds for heartiness and flavor; vanilla and almond extract, maple syrup for scent and sweetness, and coconut flakes and dried cranberries for some sparkle and texture.
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
1. Heat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, and coconut flakes.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon and salt.
4. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated.
5. Spread the mix in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
6. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet and then stir in the dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container.
10. Mulled Wine Granola
Bring on the hygge! Mulled Wine Granola is a warm, spicy sweet smell fest that embodies all of my favorite holiday flavors.
I like that this granola is full-bodied with rolled oats and mixed nuts, but still has the subtle warmth that comes from red wine and orange zest. It’s the perfect breakfast or snack to get me in the holiday spirit.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds and pecans), roughly chopped
- 1 cup dried fruits (such as cranberries and raisins)
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Put the red wine, honey, olive oil and orange zest into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
4. Pour the hot wine reduction in with the dry ingredients and add the vanilla: stir to coat well.
5. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown.
6. Cool the granola completely, then fold in the dried fruits and store in a sealed container.
11. Caramel Apple Winter Granola
When I think of winter, I think of blanket forts, curling up with a good book, sipping hot chocolate.
The nuts in this recipe lend a crunchy texture to the chewy oats and sweet caramels, while the cinnamon and nutmeg complement each other perfectly.
It would make a great morning treat for chilly days, or an afternoon snack to melt away the winter blues. A granola that is comforting, but also provides nourishment.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried apple slices, chopped
- 1/4 cup caramel bits or caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Then, pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
4. Spread in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until toasted.
5. When nicely browned and once cooled, remove the mixture from the oven and mix in the chopped dried apple slices and caramel bits.
6. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
12. Hazelnut Cocoa Granola
There’s nothing quite like a home-made granola blend. Mine is made from rolled oats, cocoa powder, nuts (I usually use chopped hazelnuts) and has a beautiful sweet, nutty flavor when you add some shredded coconut and a little maple syrup.
This granola is a great healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the shredded coconut, chopped hazelnuts, rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. In a small pot over low heat, melt together the coconut oil and maple syrup with the vanilla.
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir to coat everything.
5. Spread mixture evenly on prepared cookie sheet, bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden and fragrant.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before adding the dark chocolate morsels. Store in an airtight container.
13. Winter Berry Granola
I love the cozy flavors of winter: in my crunchy granola blend of old-fashioned rolled oats, almonds and pecans – sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon – I add dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries.
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
1 cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup flaxseeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup dried cherries
Instructions
1. Heat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toast the oats, almonds, pecans and sunflower seeds in a dry frying pan over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned. Transfer the ingredients to a large bowl and stir in the flaxseeds, cinnamon and salt to taste.
3. In a second small bowl, beat together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla.
4. Pour wet over dry and mix until all is coated.
5. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes at 160C/325F, stirring halfway through, until lightly browned.
6. Take out of oven, then allow to cool completely, then stir in the dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries; store in a container with an airtight seal.
14. Holiday Fruit and Nut Granola
Nothing but the smell of homemade granola baking in the oven in my kitchen makes my holiday season any better. It is a mixture of old-fashioned rolled oats and a medley of chopped nuts, sweetened by the smell of maple syrup.
I like it a lot. I would love to top it off with some dried mixed dry fruits, such as cranberries and cherries, so that each bite of my favorite dish will be a festive celebration.
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts)
1 cup dried mixed fruit (e.g., cranberries, cherries, apricots)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), oil and vanilla in a separate bowl.
4. Stir the liquid mixture into the dry, mixing until the mixture is moistened.
5. Spread mixture evenly on baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until brown.
6. Remove from the oven, allow to cool completely, then mix in the dried fruit before putting it into an airtight container.
15. Almond Joy Winter Granola
A bowl of Almond Joy Winter Granola keeps me happy all season long. My favorite morning cereal has a base of rolled oats, sliced almonds and unsweetened coconut flakes.
Then come sweet spices, finished with cocoa powder and maple syrup.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and have your parchment-lined baking sheet standing by.
2. In the large bowl, mix the oats, almonds, coconut flakes and cocoa powder.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the maple syrup and coconut oil together, then whisk in the vanilla extract and salt.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes, stirring once, until golden. Let cool completely before stirring in the chips if using. Store in an airtight container.
16. Cinnamon Raisin Winter Granola
I start each morning snuggled in layers as a chilly wind rustles the frosted branches, but that’s okay – I’m enjoying a bowl of fresh homemade granola made with rolled oats, rough-chopped raw almonds, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and enough maple syrup and vanilla extract to make each bite feel like a warm hug from winter.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup flaxseeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix oats, almonds, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave and pour it into a bowl, then add the maple syrup, vanilla and salt and whisk until combined.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
5. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes in the oven, then take out, add the raisins and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
17. Walnut Maple Winter Granola
On cold winter mornings, I love to pick up a warm bowl of granola, with just the right mixture of walnuts and maple syrup making it my choice for that day. This granola, made of rolled oats, pure maple syrup and a little pinch of cinnamon, warms the kitchen with an inviting smell.
If I get some chewy cranberries, it makes it even better.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the maple syrup, olive oil and vanilla. Add it to the dry ingredients and toss until fully coated.
4. Spread the granola mixture in a single layer on the lined baking sheet and bake, stirring once halfway through, for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Put it in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely then add the dried cranberries and coconut flakes.
6. Keep the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks and enjoy it atop yogurt or as a snack.
18. Winter Citrus Granola
And I love to make this Winter Citrus Granola, a mixture of rolled oats, almonds and pecans, tinged with orange and lemon zest for a bracing citrusy flavor that makes all the difference to the grey mornings of winter. it makes for a perfect homemade breakfast or snack food.
Bake until golden, and add some dried cranberries and apricots.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, chopped
1/2 cup raw pecans, chopped
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup maple syrup
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a big bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and coconut flakes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, orange zest, lemon zest, salt, vanilla and cinnamon.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir it together until everything is uniformly moistened.
5. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
6. Cool it and stir in the dried cranberries and apricots before storing in a jar.
19. Spiced Pear and Almond Granola
I love Spiced Pear and Almond Granola. The fruitiness of the dried pears blend smoothly with the crunch of the rolled oats and sliced almonds.
The spices – cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg – bring warmth to the dish, which could become a mainstay of morning rituals.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried pears, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Heat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the oats, almonds, dried pears, coconut, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.
3. Meanwhile mix the honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil and vanilla extract in another small bowl.
4. Drizzle the wet mixture over the dry mixture, then gently stir until the oat mixture is evenly coated.
5. Spread the granola mixture out evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
6. Wait for the granola to cool completely on the sheet before storing it in an air-tight container.