Gingerbread Granola
12
serves17.4
grams5.8
grams10
gramsIt’s been such an awful year that I think we’re all looking forward to having something to celebrate at the end of it.
If you are like me though and are totally not quite ready to put your tree up and start playing Christmas carols, this is the recipe for you.
This magical granola is gluten free, nut free, refined sugar free and vegan, and will fill your house with the scent of Christmas spirit while it bakes.
Sitting down to a bowl of this granola feels like you should be snuggled up in front of a stocking-hung chimney, waiting for Santa.
It would also make a fabulous homemade gift, in a jar with a pretty ribbon.
Hmmmm…
As always, I’d love to know if you make it, so tag me in your photos or leave a review on my recipe.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 cups of gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup of ground flax meal
1/4 cup of pepitas
1/4 cup of buckwheat groats
1/4 cup of hemp seeds
1/4 cup of dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of cardamom
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of molasses
2 tablespoons of maple syrup
1/4 cup of olive oil
Directions
- Pre-heat your oven to 160° C, fan forced
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix really well for a minute or so.
- It will look as if there isn’t enough moisture but keep stirring and it will combine beautifully.
- Line a large baking tray with silicone paper and spread the granola out in an even layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so.
- Don’t panic if the granola seems soft at the end of the cooking time, it will crisp up as it cools.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to three months.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup over some coconut yoghurt or drench in your favourite milk.
- Start humming Christmas carols while you eat it.
Nutrition Facts
12 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories192
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
10g
16%
- Total Carbohydrate
17.4g
6%
- Protein 5.8g 12%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
There are no gluten free rolled oats in Australia. Please see the Coeliac Society’s recommendations in regard to oats. Maybe you could substitute quinoa/rice flakes?
Hi Beth.
You are right, in that current labelling laws in Australia and New Zealand restrict brands from labelling their rolled oats product gluten-free or any product that contains oats gluten-free, even if they are labelled gluten-free in other parts of the world.
It is a relatively simple matter, however, to purchase oats that are certified gluten free from any number of online stores.
If you are a coeliac, I would suggest that you would be well aware of these limitations and would either adjust your diet accordingly or purchase trusted products.
Thank you for your concern though, and by all means feel free to substitute with whichever ingredients you prefer.
Cheers, Naomi