Description
Embrace the spirit of the season with this Christmas Spice Granola, where crunchy oats meet warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, sweetened with pure maple syrup. This easy-to-make holiday treat is perfect for breakfast or as a cozy snack. Enjoy it on its own or as a topping for yogurt, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries or apples)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour in the maple syrup and mix until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Once cool, gently fold in the dried fruit.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg