Cranberry Ginger Granola

Cranberry Ginger Granola
4.5 from 2 ratings
Dried cranberries and candied ginger combine in this nut-free granola, which is a perfect wintertime breakfast or holiday gift.This recipe is courtesy of West of the Loop.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
22
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 32 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cup puffed brown rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup candied ginger, chopped fine
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, rice cereal, candied ginger, cinnamon, dried ginger and salt and mix well.
  3. Pour the oil, agave nectar and vanilla extract over the mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and mix in the dried cranberries.
  7. Return to the oven for two to three additional minutes.
  8. Allow tray to cool completely before removing granola.
  9. Pack into plastic containers or a quart-sized Mason jar