This gingersnap granola is the perfect homemade gift for friends and family this holiday season. Get the recipe for this easy and delicious gingersnap granola below.
Move over pumpkin, it’s gingerbread (snap) season!
Every year, I always find myself fiercely searching Pinterest looking for something that I can DIY to give to coworkers, friends and family to show my appreciation for them during the holiday season. Last year, it was homemade peppermint hot chocolate mix, but this year, I think I have something even better up my sleeve.
If you’ve been around the blog lately, you may remember when I posted the recipe for a pumpkin yogurt parfait with gingersnap granola to kick off the fall season. It’s been such a hit among family and friends that I thought the granola would make a great homemade gift to give to loved ones this holiday season!
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I know that gingerbread is the flavor of the month, but gingersnap just gives the granola a little extra kick. If you (or your loved ones – because ahem, it is for them) aren’t a fan of ginger, just omit the crystallized ginger at the end. No biggie – it will still be just as delicious!
Gingersnap Granola makes a great DIY gift
There’s nothing quite like a homemade gift for the holidays that warms my heart, but this usually means a slew of cookies, breads and chocolates. While these treats may please your sweet tooth, they certainly won’t please your waistline. Help your family and friends stay on the healthy track this season by gifting them a jar of this delicious (and nutritious) homemade gingersnap granola.
Now that we’ve decided on what to make, let’s talk about the presentation. One of my favorite ways to store and gift foods are by using mason jars. They are timeless and can be reused over and over again – a gift in and of itself!
Let’s assemble our DIY gifts! Pour the granola into a mason jar or tight fitting container of your choice, grab your favorite ribbon or twine, and tie on a festive gift tag for a holiday treat that everyone will enjoy!
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Homemade Gingersnap Granola
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 c. raw pecans
- 1/2 c. sliced almonds
- 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 T. molasses
- 1/3 c. coconut oil
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 1 T. vanilla extract
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 c. crystallized ginger, diced (you can omit this if you are not a huge ginger fan!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all of the dry ingredients (the first eight) in a bowl.
- In a small saucepan, combine the next five ingredients (molasses, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest) and heat on medium-low until the coconut oil is melted.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined and the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning.
- The mixture will turn a deep golden hue from the molasses and your kitchen will start to smell like a gingerbread house – that’s when you know it’s done!
- Let the granola cool for at least 10 minutes to allow the mixture to harden and crisp up.
- Once cooled, mix in the crystallized ginger pieces, if using. Enjoy!
This week, I’m linking up with The Fit Foodie Mama and Running on Happy for Meatless Monday and Tina Muir and Confessions of a Mother Runner for Meatless Monday.
107 Responses
I love love granola. Flavors of gingersnap makes it even better. Great gift idea.
I know, right? I am loving all things ginger this time of year!
Yum! I love the idea of a gift that is delicious but also still healthy 🙂
Yes! I think it helps cut through all of the sweets and treats you would normally be given 🙂
Yummy! What a wonderful, easy gift idea!
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Thanks, Chelsea!
I was planning on making something similar to this for my co-workers, thanks for the printable!
Perfect! You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Oh wow! I need some of this in my life, looks amazing!
It is seriously so good. Everyone I give the granola to falls in love with it 🙂
So easy to do but so special! I also love the decorations you made 🙂
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Thanks, Erika! Enjoy 🙂
Oh em gee. OBSESSED with this Carly. Those tags are way too freaking cute. Such great work, Can’t wait to share! <3
Thanks Ashley!! Hope those you share it with love it as much as I do 🙂
This sounds delicious!!
Thank you, Kristin! It is super yummy 🙂
YUM! This sounds so good! And the perfect stocking stuffer for a few loved ones! Thanks for sharing this!
Yes! That is a great idea. I hadn’t thought of stocking stuffers, but what a great idea!
This granola would make the perfect gift for someone! Thanks for linking up with us for Meatless Monday
Thanks for hosting, Deborah!
This looks delicious and the printables are so cute! I am pinning 🙂
Thank you Shannon! I hope you get to try it… it’s delicious!
Yum! That sounds really amazing, and what a great gift!
It is delicious, Angie!
I love granola! And I actually love making it- looks yummy!
Me too! It is such an easy thing to make and there are so many different combinations to try.
I love ginger snaps AND granola! I can’t wait to go home over the holidays and try this out. I used to make homemade granola all the time!
It’s the best combination! Let me know what you think if you give it a try 🙂
Granola is probably the best gift ever 😉
It totally is! I would be very happy if someone gave me a jar of granola 🙂
I love that you included coconut and molasses in your granola recipe! And I agree that it’s great to give something other than cookies for a change every once in a while (although I do love giving cookies, too). Your homemade tags are adorable!
Thanks, Liv! I love giving (and getting) cookies, but sometimes, it’s nice to switch it up!
This.is.a.dor.a.ble. And those gift tags – so cute! I can just smell the spiced goodness. Making! Hopefully tomorrow when my toddler allows 😉