Name: Healthy Christmas granola recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 cups oats (jumbo oats are the best); 1/2 cup pistachios; 1/2 cup crushed almonds; 1/2 cup cashews; 1/2 cup desiccated/shredded coconut; 1/2 cup cranberries (try to find apple juice sweetened cranberries or reduced sugar); 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted; Juice from 1 orange; 3 tablespoon maple syrup (or any other sweetener); 2 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground clove; Pinch of salt

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This healthy Christmas granola recipe is perfect for getting you in the mood for the festive season! It also makes an excellent budget-friendly gift that suits everyone - think teachers, neighbours, or hard to buy for family members..

I know, I know, Christmas feels like it comes around quicker each year, doesn't it?! One minute you're still hanging onto the remnants of summer, the next, you're preparing your gift list!

But who's complaining when it means you can knock out those Christmas flavours once more! I love having fun creating new 'Christmassy' versions of traditional recipes, and this cranberry pistachio granola gift hits all the right notes at this time of the year!

If you've got some health-conscious, vegan, or gluten-free people in your life - or really, anyone who just loves delicious food! - this homemade Christmas granola makes an excellent homemade gift idea.

Healthy Christmas granola recipe which is easy, delicious, and perfect for feeding the family or friends during the festive season.

It's easy to prepare in batches and looks super cute when presented in a mason jar (or any kind of jar for that matter - feel free to upcycle old condiment jars). And decorated with Christmas trinkets, tied with string, and adorned with name tags!

Love chai flavours? I've got another healthy homemade food gift idea for you here.

This healthy homemade Christmas granola encompasses all those festive flavours you love. Cranberries, orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves... It's just a celebration in your mouth!

Ways to enjoy your vegan Christmas granola

As I said above, this makes a lovely homemade food gift. But don't forget to treat yourself too!

This cranberry granola is very versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways. Here are a few ideas:

With your favourite plant-based yoghurt and some fruit (my preferred way to eat granola normally!)
In smoothie bowls
As a snack on its own (how my son prefers it)
Sprinkled over oatmeal
Bake it into granola bars

Ingredients for Healthy Christmas Granola

Here's what you'll need to have on hand to make this cranberry pistachio granola at home. Keep in mind that you can adjust this to your own preferences too. I'll give you some variations below.

Whole oats
Pistachios
Almonds
Cashews
Desiccated/shredded coconut
Cranberries
Coconut Oil
Orange
Maple Syrup
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ground Clove
Salt

How to Make Cranberry Orange Granola

Making this festive granola couldn't be easier! You'll need all your ingredients on hand and a large mixing bowl, a smaller bowl for your liquids, and a baking tray lined with baking paper. Let's get started!

Preheat oven to 170C / 340F and line your baking tray with baking paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients including the spices.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, coconut oil and orange juice. Pour over the dry mixture and stir until combined thoroughly.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto a baking tray and press down firmly so the mixture sticks together.
Bake without stirring for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes switch the oven off and let it sit for another 20 minutes with the oven door slightly open.
Once cooled, transfer to your airtight jars or a sealed bag to keep it fresh.

Varitaions on this Christmas Granola Gift Recipe

One great thing about granola is the versatility it offers! You can change many of the ingredients up without losing the essence of the recipe. Here are some variations you may like to try:

Change up the nuts. I've added pistachios as I liked the red & green theme, but they're not absolutely neccessary. Likewise, if you're not a fan of almonds and cashews, you can change this for walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts (chopped) - anything goes really.
Omit the coconut if you're not a fan, or add in flaked coconut or coconut chips if you're a huge fan!
Add in some dark chocolate chips (once the granola has cooled).
Add in ½ teaspoonsground ginger for gingerbread granola!

How to Store this Festive Granola

This edible Christmas gift will store well at room temperature for around 2-4 weeks. Just make sure to keep it in an airtight container.

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