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September 30, 2015

Ginger Snap Granola

Happy Hump Day! Ginger Snap Granola CV

How has the first part of the week been for you? It has been a wild ride this week with the store, home and the weather! it has been a rather wet and nasty past few days here in North Carolina and I keep on telling myself that we need it but with this new storm coming on in I am not sure that is the case anymore! I want to see the sun and all the fall colors! 

Anyways, I remember when I was younger (as recently as summer 2014) I used to make ginger snaps with my grandma. Ginger snaps are probably my most favorite cookie in the world! The spiciness of the ginger, clove and cinnamon mixed with a sweetness of sugar and molasses is the perfect thing to snack on! I would have to be careful to not eat too many because I could probably easily eat a whole batch of them and not think twice about it. In fact, those cookies are what I give away the most of at Christmas and they are a huge hit! 

Today’s recipe was inspired by my grandma’s ginger snap recipe! Yes, the best cookie in the world (in my opinion) has now become a granola! This ginger snap granola is probably my most favorite granola that I made! It has so much taste that it tastes almost as if there is a nice little cookie in your mouth! 

Ginger Snap Granola: 
3 cups Oats 
1 1/2 cups Pecans 
1 cup Almonds 
1/4 cup Coconut Palm Sugar  (Navitas Naturals Organic Coconut Palm Sugar, 1 Pound Pouches (Pack of 2))
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 
1 tsp Ginger 
1/2 tsp Cloves 
Pinch of Cardamom (Cardamom (Ground))
7 tbsp Melted Coconut Oil 
6 Tbsp Molasses 
1 cup Chopped Dates 
1 cup Dried Cranberries 
1 cup Raisins 
(you can pick and choose what dried fruit you use if you don’t link this combination) 


Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. 

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mix together your oats, nuts, sugar and spices. Melt your coconut oil (it is easier to measure after it has been melted) and add in your coconut oil and molasses. Spray lightly (I mean lightly) a cookie sheet with some nonstick cooking spray. Take your granola and spread out on the pan as flat as possible and sprinkle some more ginger and cinnamon across the top. Bake for 1 hour and 15 Minutes and take out and stir at 15 minute intervals. The last 15 minutes may only need to be about 8 minutes. 

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When you take it out of the oven stir it and quickly put your granola into a bowl and stir in your dried fruit. Let it sit for a few minutes and then lay out a a cooling rack that has a piece of parchment paper on top of it. it will dry and clump together as it cools. It will stay crunchy in a sealed tight container or bag for up to a month! Or you know eat it all now! 

Ginger Snap Granola
2015-09-30 11:25:09
Serves 17
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370 calories
49 g
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18 g
8 g
6 g
85 g
5 g
23 g
0 g
11 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
85g
Servings
17
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
Calories from Fat 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 49g
16%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Sugars 23g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
7%
Iron
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 3 cups Oats
  2. 1 1/2 cups Pecans
  3. 1 cup Almonds
  4. 1/4 cup Coconut Palm Sugar
  5. 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  6. 1 tsp Ginger
  7. 1/2 tsp Cloves
  8. Pinch of Cardamom
  9. 7 tbsp Melted Coconut Oil
  10. 6 Tbsp Molasses
  11. 1 cup Chopped Dates
  12. 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  13. 1 cup Raisins
  14. (you can pick and choose what dried fruit you use if you don't link this combination)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. mix together your oats, nuts, sugar and spices. Melt your coconut oil (it is easier to measure after it has been melted) and add in your coconut oil and molasses. Spray lightly (I mean lightly) a cookie sheet with some nonstick cooking spray. Take your granola and spread out on the pan as flat as possible and sprinkle some more ginger and cinnamon across the top. Bake for 1 hour and 15 Minutes and take out and stir at 15 minute intervals. The last 15 minutes may only need to be about 8 minutes.
  3. When you take it out of the oven stir it and quickly put your granola into a bowl and stir in your dried fruit. Let it sit for a few minutes and then lay out a a cooling rack that has a piece of parchment paper on top of it. it will dry and clump together as it cools. It will stay crunchy in a sealed tight container or bag for up to a month! Or you know eat it all now!
By Not Too Shabby Gabby
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Not Too Shabby Gabby http://nottooshabbygabby.com/
Add the ginger snap granola to your yogurt in the morning or even to a little dish of ice cream! I have eaten the granola with just some almond milk as well! However, my favorite way to eat it is probably plain with a bottle of water, or a glass of milk because it taste super similar to those cookies! I even put it in a snack baggy to take to work with me so I can eat on it there whenever I get hungry.

The ginger snap granola is also healthier than other snacks because it has ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves it! Ginger is great for your stomach such as heart burn and upset stomachs. Cinnamon can help you with blood pressure! Cardamom is good for just about anything and cloves help to rid the body of toxins and bad bacteria! So, Ginger Snap Granola 1by eating the whole bag quickly you are actually doing yourself a favor! 🙂 

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Have a great and blessed day! 

Deliciously, 
Gabby 

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  1. chellie says

    October 1, 2015 at 7:06 am

    I heart granola!!! I will have to add this one to my collection. Sounds very festive and I love all the health benefits!

    Reply
    • NotTooShabbyGabby says

      October 5, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      It has a spiciness from the ginger and molasses but the sugar and fruit ton it down! It is such a yummy granola!

      Reply
  2. Nan a.k.a Granny Fabulosa says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Wow! Just when I thought I’d never be able to eat granola again… Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • NotTooShabbyGabby says

      October 5, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      I know! This is completely vegan which is the part that I love! I can share it with everyone!

      Reply
  3. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    Man, you are hitting it out of the park with me this week!!! I need snacks that I can take with me when I leave the house, it’s so hard to find something gluten free and healthy on the fly! This sounds so good, I love ginger snaps!! Thanks Gabby!

    Reply
  4. Winnie says

    October 6, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Great recipe Gabby!!
    I love granola and eat it as is – like candies 🙂

    Reply
    • NotTooShabbyGabby says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Oh Thank you Winnie!!

      Reply
  5. Deb- It's me, debcb! says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Oh yum! I love Ginger Snaps. I am totally going to make this. Thanks for linking up at the Best of the Blogosphere Linky party!

    Reply
    • NotTooShabbyGabby says

      October 8, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you Deb! b

      Reply
  6. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    I love love love gingersnap flavors! I am pinning and making this STAT!

    Reply
    • NotTooShabbyGabby says

      October 8, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      You will absolutely love this granola!

      Reply
  7. Kati says

    October 9, 2015 at 11:15 am

    I was just thinking I needed to make some more granola today, I’ve been out for a couple weeks, but I too have had a crazy couple of weeks. I can’t wait to try this, I love gingersnaps!

    Reply
    • NotTooShabbyGabby says

      October 9, 2015 at 11:40 am

      Me Too Kati! I love making granola it is so easy and fun!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    December 13, 2015 at 12:17 am

    Sounds really good! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!

    Jennifer

    Reply
    • NotTooShabbyGabby says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:03 am

      thank you Jennifer!

      Reply
  9. Deborah Smikle-Davis (@debsmikdav1) says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Happy Holidays and thank you for sharing this healthy and delectable granola recipe on the Healthy Living Link Up!

    Reply

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