Gingerbread Granola
Fall spices bring a warmth and calming feeling to anything you devour with this sprinkled on top!
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Ingredients
- 2 c Old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 c wheat germ
- 2 T dark brown sugar
- 1/4 t salt
- 3/4 c chopped pecans
Syrup Mixture
- 1/2 t vanilla
- 2 T maple syrup
- 2 T molasses
- 3 T avocado oil or other light-tasting oil
- 1 T` water
- 1/8 t cloves
- 1/2 t ginger
- 1/2 t cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, and salt in bowl.
- In a small saucepan, bring the syrup mixture to a simmer, whisking frequently.
- Pour syrup mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture onto parchment paper or foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 275°F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove pan to cooling rack. It will harden to a crunchy texture as it cools.
- Store in a sealed jar or Ziploc bags.