Paleo Gingerbread Granola {Vegan}

This crunchy Paleo and Vegan Gingerbread granola recipe is packed with holiday flavors!  Sweetened with molasses and maple syrup, this healthy granola recipe is low in sugar and packed with nutrients. It’s quick and easy to make, and kid-approved too!

Besides this healthy granola recipe, you might already know that I have been loving all the Gingerbread recipes with Christmas right around the corner.

Go check these recipes out too!

1. Gingerbread Chocolate Truffles {Paleo | Vegan}
2. Vegan Gingerbread Cake with Cashew Cream
3. Chewy and Soft Gingerbread Cookies {Paleo}

I’m so excited to share this homemade, healthy, gingerbread granola recipe with you!

It is paleo, vegan, and gluten-free, packed with superfoods, nutrients, and so easy to make.

This granola would be great to put in a cute mason jar with a ribbon and a pretty label and give as a homemade gift to friends and family.

Who doesn’t love delicious homemade gifts?  Sharing is caring! 

Ways to Enjoy Healthy Gingerbread Granola

There are so many ways you can enjoy this vegan gingerbread granola. Here are a few of my favorites. 

1. Top off your yogurt chia pudding with granola

The crunchy granola compliments those soft, delectable little chia seeds like they were made for each other.

2. Add crunchy granola to smoothie bowls

The perfect way to get fruits, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats all in one meal.

3. Toss it with salads

I know granola isn’t traditionally thought of as a salad topper, but the crunch of the granola can serve as a great paleo and gluten-free substitute to croutons and gives the salad some depth. Not to mention fruit, nuts, and seeds in a salad are delicious!

4. Pour some plant-based milk over it

Enjoy it as a bowl of cereals, together with your favorite dairy-free milk.

The possibilities are endless.

Health Benefits of Healthy Granola

All the clean ingredients, crunchy texture, and gingerbread flavors make up this holiday granola recipe.

Unlike traditional granolas, this recipe uses nuts as the base of this paleo granola recipe that provides a great source of healthy fats, along with fiber and protein too!

The fat, fiber, and protein provided by the nuts slow digestion, which also helps keep blood sugar levels stable along with keeping you fuller longer.

Molasses and maple syrup are great options for adding sweetness to a recipe because it’s lower on the glycemic index than refined sugars, which helps keep blood sugar levels stable.

The perfect balance of carbs, fats, protein, and fiber in this vegan and paleo gingerbread granola recipe makes it a great staple to always have on hand for breakfast or snacks. 

How to Make Paleo Gingerbread Granola

This recipe is so easy to make. Just mix all of your ingredients together in one bowl, spread on a sheet pan and bake. That’s it!

In this recipe I used:

• Almonds
• Cashews
• Pecans
• Molasses
• Maple syrup
• Flax seeds 
• Coconut oil

Tip: if you are using whole almonds, cashews or pecans, start with pulsing them in a food processor or roughly chop them up before you mix with the ingredients. 

A few Alternatives For this paleo Gingerbread Granola Recipe

 

1. Coconut Oil

If you’re not a fan of coconut flavor you can use fractionated coconut oil which doesn’t taste or smell like coconut.

Fractionated coconut oil is derived from virgin coconut oil but the LCTs (long-chain triglycerides) are removed, which leaves it liquid at room temperature.

Not to worry though, the MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) and antioxidants are still present to give you all of the health benefits you find in virgin coconut oil.

2. Gluten-Free Rolled Oats for Complex Carbs

If you are not on a strict paleo diet, try adding some gluten-free rolled oats to provide a great source of healthy complex carbohydrates. It will make the homemade granola a perfect pre or post-workout snack.

3. Add your other holiday favorites.

Throw some chocolate chips in there to make it a great snack option to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Besides chocolate, you can also add dried cranberries that will add a perfect pop of festive color and hold up nicely to the sweet granola crunch.

How to Store Homemade Paleo Granola

The best way to store your vegan granola is to keep it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge.

I hope you and your family will enjoy this recipe as much as I did!

What are your favorite ways to use granola? Leave a comment below!

I can’t wait for you to try it! Use “tried it” on Pinterest or share it on Instagram by tagging #shuangyseats. 

More Healthy Holiday Recipes You may Love:

1. Paleo Pecan Pie Brownie {Gluten-Free, Low Carb}

2. Apple Pie French Toast Casserole

3. Healthy Pumpkin Pie {Paleo, Low Carb}