This recipe for Gingerbread Spice Granola is shared with you in partnership with McCormick. It’s a wonderful make-ahead addition to holiday brunch spreads!
If I could make one recipe over and over again, it just might be granola. I’m always surprised at how fast it comes together, and then again how much everyone loves it! I do have a little secret that I believe makes my granola extra good, which of course I will share with you. I know you’d do the same for me, after all.
This granola is absolutely perfect for the holidays. You can make it ahead of time, and then set out different kinds of yogurt, fruit and toppings along with your homemade Gingerbread Spice Granola. It makes a nice casual breakfast for out of town guests where everyone can help themselves to their favorite combinations.
This granola is so easy because everything is just mixed together in a big bowl, spread out onto a baking sheet, and then it only takes about 13 minutes to bake.
Here’s another little shortcut… I like using McCormick’s Gingerbread Spice. All the flavors of that cute little cookie in one spice mix with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. It’s warm and cozy, perfect for cold winter days!
So, here’s the secret that makes my granola oh so good. The recipe calls for pecans that are finely ground (see above). These coat oats, adding a delicate, nutty crunch. The recipe also calls for pecan halves (see below). These give the granola a nice, hearty texture.
You will also want to let the granola cool right in the pan without disturbing it. When it is completely cool, you can break it apart into chunks. I love clumpy granola!
Gingerbread Spice Granola makes the perfect addition to your holiday brunch spreads, whether you are hosting or bringing a dish to share!
Gingerbread Spice Granola
Like your favorite little cookie, but in granola form! The perfect make-ahead breakfast for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Total Time: 23 mins
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 3/4 cups pecan halves
- 1/3 cup real maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, in liquid form
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gingerbread Spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, chopped pecans, pecan halves, maple syrup, coconut oil, gingerbread spice, and salt. Mix together so the oats are well coated.
- Pour out the oat mixture onto a rimmed half sheet pan lined with parchment paper, and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then stir oats and spread out evenly. Bake for 5 more minutes, and stir again. Return to the oven, and bake for about 3 more minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Allow the granola to cool completely on the pan, and then break into chunks.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 8.2g
- Sodium: 69mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Oh Julie, this sounds wonderful. I love your little trick with the pecans. I will definitely try this!
Such a lovely photos ! Great idea ! Thank you and have a nice day !
Wonderful granola. I made several batches to put in bags (gingerbread design of course) for stocking stuffers for my three daughters.
How sweet! I love it, thanks Carol!
Yum! Want to make this but do you have a recipe for the ginger bread spice?
Ive made this recipe some many times! It is my favorite! Well not just mine…everybody that has ever tried it loves it. Thanks for this winner recipe.