Cranberry & Pistachio Granola

PERFECT for the holidays….. I love to make a BIG batch of granola and share it among family & friends. Simply place into  mason jars, add a rustic  homemade tag and you have a simple hostess gift made from the heart!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups large flake oats
  • 1 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup raw slivered almonds
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp himalayan salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • ⅔ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup roasted pistachios (lightly salted)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips ( optional)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together oats, coconut, almonds, spices & salt.
  • Pour coconut oil over mixture and stir.
  • Combine maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla and pour over the oat mixture,
  • Stir well until combined.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
  • Place into the oven and bake for about 30 mins (stirring often) or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, stir in pistachios, dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Store into mason jars (make for a great gift) or an airtight container.
  • ENJOY!!