October 22, 2023
Review RecipeChristmas Granola
This Christmas granola features cranberries, white chocolate, and plenty of crunchy nuts for a classic breakfast treat.
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This delicious Christmas granola has all the festive flavors you love, like cranberries and cinnamon, plus it’s easy to make and completely customizable. Homemade granola is the perfect festive treat to add to your holiday breakfast table or to give as an edible gift.
Christmas Granola Ingredients
Christmas granola is a crunchy, delicious treat that makes for a perfect seasonal snack!
The combination of oats, dried cranberries, nuts, and cinnamon is an absolute delight to the taste buds.
The oats give the granola its crunchiness, while the cranberries and white chocolate chips add a sweet note. The cinnamon brings out the flavor even more.
For this recipe, you’ll need:
- 2¼ cups of rolled oats
- ¾ cup of walnuts
- ⅔ cup of raw almonds
- ½ cup of plain cashews
- ⅓ cup of honey
- 5 tablespoons of salted butter, melted
- ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
- ¾ cup of white chocolate chips
Substitutions And Additions
MIX-INS: There are plenty of ways to customize this granola. Add pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, milk chocolate chips, coconut, or any other additions you’d like.
WALNUTS: You can switch these out for pecans if you don’t have walnuts.
ALMONDS: Try almond slices instead of whole almonds for a softer granola.
CASHEWS: For a little more taste, add roasted or salted cashews instead. You can also try other nuts like pistachios or macadamia nuts.
HONEY: Feel free to replace this with maple syrup or agave nectar.
SALTED BUTTER: Unsalted butter can be used, but make sure to add a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
How To Make This Christmas Granola Recipe
Making delicious homemade Christmas granola is surprisingly easy, and it can save you a lot of money.
First, you’ll mix the oats, and nuts to create the basis of your granola recipe. Once you have these ingredients ready, spread the mixture out on a baking sheet.
Combine and drizzle the honey, cinnamon, and butter and bake until the granola is golden brown, stirring halfway through.
Follow our simple steps to make this crunchy treat:
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a large sheet pan (18×13 inches) with cooking spray or parchment paper.
STEP TWO: Put the rolled oats, walnuts, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Stir together gently.
STEP THREE: Mix together the honey, melted butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
STEP FOUR: Pour the honey mixture over the rolled oat mixture and stir until everything is well-coated.
STEP FIVE: Spread out in an even layer onto the prepared sheet pan.
STEP SIX: Bake in the oven for six minutes, and then stir the granola.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your granola at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
STEP SEVEN: Return the pan to the oven for another 6 to 12 minutes or until the oats are a nice golden brown color.
STEP EIGHT: Once the granola is cooked, let it cool on the sheet pan until it has completely cooled to room temperature. Do not stir until it is completely cooled.
PRO TIP:
Make sure that the granola is completely cooled so that the white chocolate chips don’t melt when you add them to the mixture.
STEP NINE: Mix in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips with the cooled granola.
STEP TEN: Serve or store in a container until ready to serve.
How To Serve
Make a big batch of this delicious granola to give as handmade gifts during the holidays. Add the granola to glass jars tied with cute gift tags for your friends.
There are so many ways you can eat this delicious granola. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Eat it plain, similar to trail mix. I love putting this in plastic baggies and using it as a snack. Be careful of the white chocolate chips melting on a hot day.
- Pour some milk and make cereal. This is a slightly indulgent cereal, considering you have white chocolate chips to eat, too.
- Add to the top of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert that is crunchy and sweet.
- Sprinkle on top of yogurt with some fruit for a homemade parfait.
- Top a fruit smoothie with this granola, and never look back! I love that extra crunch on a healthy smoothie.
Our apple cinnamon granola is another variation on this hearty cereal. Our energy bites are a great way to use rolled oats in an on-the-go recipe.
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Storage
Let’s dive into the different methods to make sure you can enjoy every single bite at its best, even if it’s days or weeks later.
MAKE AHEAD: Christmas granola is a perfect recipe to prepare ahead of time.
The flavors meld together beautifully as it sits, making it even more delicious after a day or two.
You can simply follow the recipe, allow the granola to cool completely, and then store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
ON THE COUNTER: The best way to store this crunchy granola is at room temperature.
Keep it in a large zipper plastic bag or airtight container for 12 to 14 days. Label with the use-by date so that it doesn’t get stale.
IN THE FREEZER: Granola will keep even longer if you store it in the freezer for up to six months.
Store it in smaller portions so you can just thaw what you will need for one serving and keep the rest frozen.
Why We Love This Recipe
FESTIVE FLAVOR EXPLOSION: This Christmas granola is packed with holiday-inspired flavors. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberries, and nuts creates a delightful aroma and taste that instantly puts you in the holiday spirit.
HOMEMADE GOODNESS: Making your own granola allows you to control the quality of ingredients. You can choose your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, ensuring that every bite is packed with wholesome goodness.
CUSTOMIZABLE CRUNCH: You can tailor it to your taste preferences by adding or substituting ingredients. Whether you prefer extra nuts for crunch or a touch of sweetness with chocolate chips, you have the freedom to make it your own.
Don’t just limit this tasty treat to the holidays. This homemade Christmas granola would be delicious any time of year, and the ingredients could be changed depending on the season.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should I use old-fashioned oats or quick oats for this cranberry granola recipe?
It’s important to use old-fashioned oats. Quick oats won’t give you the proper texture and will end up mushy in this recipe.
Can I add other ingredients to this cranberry white chocolate granola?
There are plenty of mix-ins, including dried fruit, nuts, or milk chocolate chips, that you could add to this granola.
Can I freeze granola to keep it longer?
This honey granola recipe freezes really well and can be stored for up to six months.
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Christmas Granola
This Christmas granola features cranberries, white chocolate, and plenty of crunchy nuts for a classic breakfast treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup walnuts
- ⅔ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup plain cashews
- ⅓ cup honey
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a large sheet pan (18×13 inches) with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Put the rolled oats, walnuts, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Stir together gently.
- Mix together the honey, salted butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl until completely combined.
- Pour the honey mixture over the rolled oat mixture and stir until everything is well-coated.
- Spread out evenly onto the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake in the oven for 6 minutes, and then stir the granola.
- Return the pan to the oven for another 6 to 12 minutes or until the oats are a nice golden brown color.
- Once the granola is cooked, let it cool on the sheet pan until it has completely cooled to room temperature. Do not stir until it is completely cooled.
- Mix in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips with the cooled granola.
- Serve or store in a container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your granola at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
- Make sure that the granola is completely cooled so that the white chocolate chips don’t melt when you add them to the mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments
Ann DeMell says
Cannot wait to try this one! Add it to my yogurt, put milk over and eat as cereal, or just snack on by itself! Yum 😋
LeeAnn says
I Like adding a little allspice and pecans to mine.
Jackie says
Definitely dark chocolate chips!
Karen says
I would add pecans and raisins. Yum!!
Belinda says
I’d add all the chocolates! For a snack is good but adding milk or on yogurt!
Stephanie says
I would add rains to the mix, stirring them into the first part of the recipe, and then when it’s cooled at M
This sounds like a good recipe, but I would add raisins to the granola mixture, and then when it’s cooled add M&M’s for the chocolaty taste and visual appetite. Also, make sure the salty taste is there. That is one of the best parts of trail mix; the sweet and salty combination.
Brenda H says
I would add macadamia nuts to the recipe.
Joyce Bowen says
I would add some raisins and a few mini m&men’s to the Christmas.granola
Teresa Gerber says
I would add milk chocolate morsels…yum yum!!
Elizabeth M Heimlich says
I would definitely add dried blueberries to this alrady delicious recipe to put it over the top!
jennifer cornman says
I would put the cranberries in it with other dried fruits like banana chips apple chips and mango chips dried blueberries I would use dark chocolate chips. I like granola I have never made it before I will be making this sometime.
Deborah Hutchinson says
This Christmas Granola sounds outstanding. The only addition I could suggest is maybe raisins & a bit of shaved coconut. Also, I’m partial to milk chocolate however I see it could become too sweet so dark choc May be a better choice. Also, my son (age 42 loves if I add bit of chocolate M&Ms.
Terri Street says
I added pistachios to this recipe since they are my husband’s favorites. They added a touch of Christmas green as well as their light flavor!
Karla says
I would add milk chocolate chips!
Vlatka Spudić says
Love it just the way it is… but maybe I could add some milk chocolate chips?… hmm…
Ruth Kerr says
Add milk chocolate. Remove cashews. Add cranraisins.
Debbie says
Your recipe would be deliciously wonderful the way it is but I do love dark chocolate and coconut too!
Veronica Forrest says
I would add broken up pieces of ginger snap cookies to the mix ♡
Terri says
Dark chocolate!
Rosalinda DeCicco says
From what i Remember there Is no choclate in
this respice
Shaunda Snider says
I would add in milk chocolate.
Noreen Thompson says
Mmmm. This was so good, I added milk chocolate chips too.
Betty Powell says
I would add pecans leave the almonds out and leave cinnamon out I don’t care for cinnamon and may use macdenia nuts, cashews
Maureen says
I don’t think I would change anything with this recipe. It has everything. Almons, walnuts, and cashews. The white chocolate chips compliment the dried cranberries. This sounds so delicioue that I can’t wait for Christmas. Must make soon.
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Lora Rhone says
So easy and yummy!!!!
Jenni says
Looks yummy! I would definitely add some dark chocolate 🤤
Cassie Smith says
I would love to try this with milk chocolate and dried cherries!
Penny says
I am not sure I would add anything to this recipe as it already is well rounded and sounds delicious. Might add some vanilla to the honey. Liquid vanilla to the honey or powered vanilla to the dry ingredients.
Selina says
I would add chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds to customize it. It looks fabulous just the way it is though. I can’t wait to make it.
Jenn says
I would add green dark chocolate m&ms
Tiffany says
This sounds delicious! Taking out the cranberries and instead adding in dried cherries and pistachios would be a flavor combination I could certainly enjoy!
Kristen says
Good recipe
Lois says
This recipe sounds great! Adding broken Graham Crackers and semi sweet Chocolate chips sounds like amazing grazing to me!!
Lisa Venz says
I would try rice crispies, dark chocolate and raisins in this recipe also. Yummy