Gingerbread Granola Bars
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Gingerbread granola bars are a delicious recipe for the holiday season. They’re a delicious, comforting snack for a cold afternoon, and they make your house smell amazing. My children don’t always like ginger, but they do love it in these bars.
You can bake a batch of these for a unique homemade holiday gift. These gingerbread granola bars are a bit sweeter than most of my baked goods, but it’s appropriate as a holiday treat. The teachers at school, the crossing guard, and grandma will all thank you for a box of these.
Gingerbread Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix together the coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture.
- Add the oats, nuts, and raisins, and stir to combine evenly.
- Press the dough evenly into the 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are beginning to get brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack and cut into 14 bars. If you try to cut them before they’re cool, it’s likely that the bars will fall apart. Store them in an airtight container or freeze.
Nutrition
Gingerbread Granola Bars Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $7.68 to make, or $.55 per bar. Gingerbread granola bars make a wonderful holiday snack that’s full of nutritious, tasty ingredients.
What homemade goodies are you giving out for the holidays this year? Please share your ideas in the comments. We can all use some suggestions!
Could you leave the nuts out or would that change the texture too much? My kids go to a nut free school.
Thanks!
Carrie, the texture should still be okay without the nuts. I’d recommend adding some sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds to include extra protein.
What is the texture on these bars and your Homemade Granola Bar recipe? They look yummy!
Thanks, Deanna. My husband describes them as “somewhere between crunchy and soft.” They aren’t super dry like granola cereal, but they’re not chewy or moist either. Somewhere in the middle!