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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Christmas Homemade Granola

    Updated: Aug 21, 2022 · Published: Dec 9, 2017 by Andrea

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    This Christmas Homemade Granola recipe is loaded up with the delicious flavours of the holiday season. Naturally vegan and gluten-free and super easy to make!

    Hand holding a spoon filled with Christmas homemade granola, over a tray filled with more granola.

    I regularly make a batch of granola on a weekly basis, so I thought it would be fun to share a more festive version to enjoy during the upcoming holidays.

    I prefer to make my own granola whenever I can, as I can easily control the taste (I like less sugary granola than most commercial ones sold in stores) and customize it with my favourite ingredients.

    This crunchy, healthy Christmas Homemade Granola is totally vegan, gluten-free and so much better than store-bought.

    Vegan Gluten-free Granola

    This crunchy and delicious granola doesn't require more than 10 min to put together, and it involves very simple ingredients such as:

    • jumbo oats (make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
    • dried cranberries
    • pistachios
    • pure maple syrup
    • coconut oil
    • a pinch of orange essence (but vanilla extract would work just fine)

    bowl filled with pistachio, cranberries, oats and sugar.

    This homemade granola is so easy and quick to make that the most laborious task is weighing up the ingredients.

    I often pre-weight all the dry ingredients and pop them into a jar, so that the whole granola-process doesn't take me more than 5 mins.

    Christmas Homemade Granola in a small bowl with a spoon, more granola in a container and on a tray in the background.

    Customize Your Granola

    Depending on your taste, you can easily customize the texture of this granola.

    If you like crunchy clusters, make sure to wait until the granola has cooled before breaking it up.

    If you're more into a flaky texture like me, break the granola apart while it's still warm.

    a bowl of homemade granola with a spoon

    This Christmas Homemade Granola recipe yields a good-size batch, so you can make it on the weekend and enjoy all week long.

    You can also pop some into jars for a fabulous Christmas gift for someone who appreciates homemade gifts.

    Few other favorite ways to use it

    As wonderful as a simple bowl of granola with milk or yogurt can be, granola is a versatile ingredient that can work in all kinds of recipes.

    • This Granola Nectarine Yogurt Parfait takes just 5 min to prepare and makes a nutritious breakfast on the go.
    • These easy Berry and Mascarpone Granola Tarts are so cute, and would make such a pretty dessert.

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    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

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    Christmas Homemade Granola

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    This Christmas Homemade Granola recipe is loaded up with the delicious flavours of the holiday season. Naturally vegan and gluten-free and super easy to make!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time50 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Serving: 12
    Calories: 266kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    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 of 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.
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

     

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    1. Sean Mahan says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      Simple and healthy. That's a good combination. Thanks for sharing, and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    2. Dee Samaan says

      December 09, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      Mmm YUM!!! this is perfect!

      Reply
    3. Lisa Bryan says

      December 09, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      I totally agree that homemade granola is better than store-bought. And love these flavors for the season!

      Reply
    4. Monica says

      December 09, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      I love the pistachio-cranberry combo, not to mention the idea of giving this out as a gift in those sweet little measuring jars! What a perfect little holiday gift!

      Reply
    5. Saima Zaidi says

      December 09, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      A really good granola recipe! I agree, making granola at home lets you control the sugar content, a very important consideration. I never eat store-bought granola for this reason and prefer to make my own. And this one's so easy anyway!

      Reply
    6. Veggie Inspired says

      December 09, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      Pistachios and cranberries are such a good combo!! Homemade granola is the best - perfect for breakfast, snacks, even dessert. Those jars are super cool - definitely checking them out!

      Reply
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