Gingerbread Winter Granola

Gingerbread Winter Granola: A Cozy Homemade Holiday Gift

There’s something magical about homemade gifts during the holidays, and this Gingerbread Winter Granola is one of my favorites to share. Making granola at home is simple, affordable, and lets you customize flavors while keeping the sugar in check. Store-bought granolas are often loaded with added sugars, but this version combines seasonal spices, molasses, and just a touch of maple syrup for a naturally sweet, festive flavor. Plus, with the addition of collagen powder, it’s packed with protein for an extra nutritional boost!

This granola is all about embracing the snugness of winter. Rolled oats pair perfectly with pecans, almonds, dried cranberries, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. The crunch is just right, and it’s versatile enough to sprinkle on yogurt, enjoy as a snack, or even top off a bowl of holiday ice cream. Packaged in thrifted jars, up-cycled containers, or mason jars tied with a ribbon, it makes a thoughtful, eco-friendly gift for friends and family—something fresh and flavorful they’ll truly enjoy.

Prep a big batch to gift or freeze some for yourself—it keeps beautifully for months when stored properly. This year, skip the store and give the gift of homemade goodness straight from your kitchen. It’s a little taste of holiday cheer that feels extra special!

Gingerbread Winter Granola

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Yield: 16 servings (1/2 cup servings)

Author: Alex Engler RDN

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Makes 8 cups granola, serving size 1/2 cup.Winter granola is a cozy blend of seasonal flavors perfect for chilly mornings.

Ingredients

Gingerbread Winter Granola

• 3 cups rolled oats, organic preferred
• 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• 1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 scoops collagen powder, plain (optional)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins, or dried cherries, no added sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds.
3. 3. Whisk in a separate bowl the maple syrup, coconut oil, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and collagen powder.
4. 4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated well.
5. 5. Spread the mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet
6. 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
7. 7. Remove from the oven, let it cool completely before adding the dried fruit, then store in an airtight container.

Notes

STORE

In airtight container at Room temperature -- Up to 2 weeks

In airtight container Refrigerator -- Up to 1 month

In airtight container Freezer -- Up to 3 months

In vacuum-sealed bag Freezer in -- Up to 6 months

Nutrition Facts

Calories

257

Fat

16 g

Sat. Fat

4 g

Carbs

26 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

22 g

Sugar

12 g

Protein

6 g

Sodium

41 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

reused sauce jar & cute ribbon