Gingerbread Granola

With the holidays just around the corner I have created a fall/holiday-inspired granola mix. Add it to your yogurt, or have it as a snack. Feel free to add extras that you love, like: pecans, cashews, raisins, etc.

Ingredients:
10 cups rolled oats

1.5 cups shredded unsweetened coconut

4 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons salt

Ground clove and nutmeg to taste

1 cup dried cranberries

1.5 cups candied ginger

1.5 cups coconut oil

2/3 cups maple syrup

1/2 cup molasses

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix oats, coconut, cinnamon, ginger, salt, clove and nutmeg in a large bowl.

In a saucepan melt the coconut oil, maple syrup, and molasses on med heat. Let cool slightly and add in vanilla extract.

Pour liquid over your dry ingredients. Mix.

Place granola on a baking sheet(s) lined with parchment paper, and spread evenly. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pour granola back into a large bowl and add cranberries and candied ginger. Mix.

Store in an airtight container.