Granola is very simple to make, and you can easily swap out ingredients for ones you prefer or have on hand. This is a great one to have around during the holidays, since it is a gingerbread flavor. And with the holidays, granola is a great gift, especially when homemade! Enjoy!
3 C. rolled oats
1 C. chopped pecans
3/4 C. slivered almonds
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 C. oil of choice (I used coconut oil)
1/3 C maple syrup
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 C. dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, pecans, almonds, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In another bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Spread the granola mixture onto a large parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing the granola once halfway.
Remove from oven and let it cool down (about 15 minutes). Then mix in cranberries and toss to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.