Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola
Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola blends toasted oats with a mix of nuts and pepitas for a crisp, crunchy bite. Maple syrup and coconut oil create a lightly caramelized sweetness, while crystallized ginger, turmeric, cardamom, and cinnamon add a warm, peppery kick. Perfect for breakfast with yogurt, a quick snack, or topping fruit for a fragrant, sweet-heat crunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Combine rolled and quick-cooking oats, pecans, walnuts, almonds, and pepitas in a large bowl until evenly mixed, then spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and return the mixture to the same large bowl; lower the oven temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- 4
In a medium bowl, stir together maple syrup, coconut oil, crystallized ginger, turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, and pepper until well blended; pour over the oats-nuts mixture and mix thoroughly, then spread the mixture back onto the baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, then turn the oven off and leave the granola inside for 1 hour.
- 6
Take it out of the oven and let it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 241.14 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.02 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 33.19 g 12%
- Total Fat 10.59 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.85 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.35 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 11.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 160.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.79 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ginger Spiced Homemade Granola is an American breakfast recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Pepper, Chopped Pecans, and Chopped Walnuts. Each serving provides about 241.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola?
- It is an American recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or snack.
- What is Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Black Pepper, Chopped Pecans, Chopped Walnuts, Coconut Oil. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola healthy?
- Ginger-Spiced Homemade Granola has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 241.14 calories and 5.02 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.85 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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