Josee Di Stasio'S Christmas Granola Recipe

Name: Josee Di Stasio'S Christmas Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 3 cups oats (instant is fine); 1 cup oat bran or 1 cup wheat germ; 1 1 cup sunflower seeds or 1 cup walnuts; 1 cup coconut; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup maple syrup or 2/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup vegetable oil (canola); 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup flax seed

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups oats (instant is fine)
1 cup oat bran or 1 cup wheat germ
1 1 cup sunflower seeds or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup coconut
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup maple syrup or 2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup vegetable oil (canola)
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup raisins
1/4 cup flax seed

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
3
In a small bowl,stir cinnamon with ginger and nutmeg.
4
In a large bowl,mix oats with oat bran,nuts,seeds,coconut and salt.
5
In a small saucepan over low heat,stir syrup with oil until warm about 2 or 3 minutes.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Stir in almond extract(& vanilla if using) and spice mix.
8
Pour over oat mixture.
9
Stir to coat.
10
Turn onto baking sheet,spreading evenly as you can.
11
Bake until golden brown for 30 minutes,stirring every 10 minutes.
12
Remove from oven and stir in cranberries.
13
Cool.
14
Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.( I store mine in the freezer).
15
Sprinkle with flaxseed before serving.

788

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 3 cups oats (instant is fine), and more.

Yes, Josee Di Stasio'S Christmas Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Josee Di Stasio'S Christmas Granola

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