Christmas Homemade Granola
The perfect blend of crunchy oats, nuts, and sweet cranberries make Christmas Homemade Granola a holiday favorite. This easy recipe is loaded with festive flavors, making it the ideal way to enjoy breakfast or snack on throughout the day. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful granola!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wooden Spoon
- Oven
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 400 g rolled oats / jumbo oats I use certified gluten-free oats
- 100 g peeled pistachio
- 6 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 100 g dried soft cranberries
- ½ teaspoon orange essence or pure vanilla extract
- A pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 140ºC/120ºC fan oven.
- In a large bowl mix together oats, pistachio and salt.
- Add coconut oil and maple syrup into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until combined.
- Spread the granola mixture on a large non-stick baking tray.
- Bake for 40 minutes, gently stirring the mixture with a spatula every 15 mins or so. Do not over stir, as this prevents the granola clusters from forming.
- Remove from the oven and mix in the dried cranberries. Return to the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes, until granola is golden and crunchy.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Break into clusters and enjoy for breakfast or as a snack during the day.
Notes
- How to store: Store in an airtight container or large jar for up to 1 month.