Healthy Gingerbread Granola With Olive Oil

This Healthy Gingerbread Granola With Olive Oil is made with extra virgin olive oil, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for a holiday breakfast that is naturally gluten free and refined sugar free. Feel good about indulging this holiday season with this lightly spiced granola!

If you’re looking for more holiday breakfast ideas, check out some of my other favorites like Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls, Spiced Eggnog Babka Buns, Homemade Eggnog Waffles, or Chocolate Peppermint Olive Oil Granola.

gingerbread granola clusters in a bowl on a white marble counter with holiday ribbon.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

Recipe Name: Healthy Gingerbread Granola With Olive Oil
Ready In: 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Main Ingredients: rolled oats, honey, cinnamon, ginger, cloves
Flavor Profile: crunchy clusters, cozy spices, holiday vibes
Dietary Info: eggless, no seed oils, dairy free, gluten free swap available
Difficulty: Easy!
Why You’ll Love It: feel good holiday breakfast that's healthy!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

No Refined Sugar: This wholesome granola is free of refined sugar. I use coconut sugar, honey, and maple syrup in this lightly spiced granola making it a much healthier option for breakfast, especially during the holidays when you’re indulging in so many other sweets!
Gingerbread Spices: This Healthy Gingerbread Granola is lightly spiced with my favorite gingerbread spice trio: cinnamon, ginger, and cloves! This makes the perfect Christmas breakfast as it's reminiscent of your favorite holiday cookie but it's perfectly acceptable to eat for breakfast!
No Seed Oils: This Healthy Gingerbread Granola with Olive Oil is made without seed oils. Instead, EVOO shines making this granola seed oil free!

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Baker’s Tips
How to Make Healthy Gingerbread Granola With Olive Oil
Recipe FAQ’s
What to Serve With Healthy Gingerbread Granola with Olive Oil
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Ingredients

Coconut: I use both organic unsweetened wide flake coconut and organic unsweetened fine shredded coconut in this granola.
Oats: I use organic rolled oats. If you're gluten free, just be sure you're buying gluten free certified oats.
Pumpkin Seeds: I use organic pumpkin seeds for added crunch and flavor.
Spices: I use organic cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to create the iconic gingerbread flavor. I believe these three spices are all you need! Instead of using the three spices, you could also replace all three spices with my Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix, or your favorite store bought version too.
Olive Oil: I use organic extra virgin olive oil, this also creates a really crispy granola, which I love!

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Baker's Tips

Always use a scale for the best results.
Make sure to use parchment paper! This granola clumps up into beautiful crunchy clusters, so that means it can stick very easily to the pan. So parchment paper is key! My favorite nontoxic parchment paper is from Kana, use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off your order!
I use extra virgin olive oil in this granola which I love! I have been obsessed with olive oil granola, making my Crispy Chocolate Olive Oil Granola, Chocolate Peppermint Olive Oil Granola, and my Maple Cinnamon Olive Oil Granola. Canola oil will also work, but it won't be as healthy. But, if you want to use coconut oil, I think that would also work very well!
If you don’t have pumpkin seeds you can use almonds, walnuts, or pecans in place of them.
The granola may seem wet when it comes out of the oven, that is okay, it will harden up as soon as it cools!
Make sure to store granola in an airtight container. I store granola in a glass jar in the pantry. It will last for up to 1 month.
You can freeze granola in a zip bag or airtight container too. You can store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Gluten Free: Just be sure you are using certified gluten free oats.
High Altitude: Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes, remove from the oven and stir to rotate granola, bake again for 20 minutes or until the oats look dark golden brown.

How to Make Healthy Gingerbread Granola With Olive Oil

ingredients for healthy gingerbread granola in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble counter.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, add the oats, wide flake coconut, fine shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

ingredients for healthy gingerbread granola mixed together in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble counter.

Mix together.

wet ingredients for healthy gingerbread granola in a small pot on the stovetop.

In a small pot, add the olive oil, honey, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Put over medium heat and stir to combine completely. Continue to cook and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the salt into the olive oil mixture and stir to combine completely.

ingredients for healthy gingerbread granola being mixed together in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble counter.

Pour the mixture into the bowl with the oats and stir to combine completely.

healthy gingerbread granola spread out onto a baking sheet ready to go into the oven.

Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.

baked healthy gingerbread granola on a baking sheet on a marble counter.

Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven and stir to rotate granola. Bake again for 20 to 25 minutes or until the oats look dark golden brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheet. Then break up into clusters. (If you're baking at high altitude, be sure to follow the high altitude instructions that are in the Notes at the bottom of the recipe!).

Recipe FAQ's

What if I don't have coconut sugar?

If you don't have coconut sugar you can replace it with 57 grams (¼ cup) organic cane sugar. I just like to use coconut sugar as it's a little healthier and I don't like to eat a lot of sugar for breakfast. But, either one will work just fine!

Can I add nuts?

Yes, if you want to add nuts you can do that. I would recommend adding about 85 grams (3 ounces) of nuts. I think almonds or pecans would be a great choice in this recipe!

Is granola gluten free?

If you use certified gluten free oats, then yes, this is gluten free!

How should I store homemade granola?

The best way to store homemade granola is in an airtight container in the pantry. It will last for up to 1 month.

What to Serve With Healthy Gingerbread Granola with Olive Oil

Enjoy with milk or your favorite yougrt.
Enjoy with Fluffy Scrambled Eggs With Sour Cream and a Chai Tea Hot Chocolate for a cozy breakfast.
Add some protein to this breakfast with Maple Turkey Breakfast Sausages or Bone Broth Sausage Mushroom Frittata.
Enjoy with a Berry Protein Smoothie Without Banana or Tropical Cranberry Smoothie.
Make it extra festive and enjoy with yogurt and a drizzle of Gingerbread Caramel Sauce on top!

gingerbread granola in a present mug with milk and a spoon on a white marble counter.

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