Looking for a festive treat to brighten your Christmas breakfast? This Christmas Granola with pecans, cranberries, and a hint of speculaas spice mix is just what you need. It’s crunchy and flavorful and fills your home with the warm, cozy scent of the holidays. Whether you sprinkle it over yogurt or enjoy it with milk, it’s a simple way to bring Christmas cheer to your mornings.

Easy Christmas Granola Recipe with Pecans

Granola is one of those recipes that feels special every time. It’s quick to make, easy to adapt, and makes your kitchen smells amazing. For me, Christmas mornings aren’t complete without this gingerbread-spiced granola. It goes perfectly with creamy yogurt and fresh fruit—or grab a handful as a snack!

The speculaas spice mix— with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—adds a warm, festive touch. Combine that with the tart sweetness of dried cranberries and the buttery crunch of pecans, and every bite feels like Christmas. Making this granola has become a tradition in our home, and the kids love helping. They stir the mix and spread it on the tray, laughing the whole time.

The Magic of Homemade

Store-bought granola? No contest. Homemade granola is fresher, tastier, and easy to customize. You can change up the ingredients to match your mood or the season. In summer, I add strawberries and coconut. For fall, apples, and raisins. But in winter, cranberries and pecans steal the show. They give this granola a festive flavor that’s perfect for the holidays.

Want to spread some holiday joy? This granola makes a great gift. Pack it in a jar, tie a ribbon around it, and you’ve got a thoughtful homemade treat that everyone will love.

A cup on a plate filled with Christmas granola. In the background a jar with extra granola and a spoon filled with granola

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Christmas Granola with Pecans and Cranberries

Andréa

Looking for a festive treat to brighten your Christmas breakfast? This Christmas Granola with pecans, cranberries, and a hint of gingerbread spice is just what you need. It’s crunchy and flavorful and fills your home with the warm, cozy scent of the holidays. Whether you sprinkle it over yogurt or enjoy it with milk, it’s a simple way to bring Christmas cheer to your mornings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Dutch, European Cuisine

Servings portions

Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 320 °F or 290 °F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Mix the sugar, sunflower oil, and honey in a large bowl until smooth.
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, ⅓ cup sunflower oil, ¼ cup honey
Add the oatmeal, pecan nuts, and spice mix to the bowl.
4 cups oatmeal, ⅔ cup pecan nuts, 1 teaspoon speculaas spice mix
Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated with the oil mixture.
Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking tray. Try to create a single layer for even baking.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Use a spatula to stir the granola and loosen it. This ensures it bakes evenly.
Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
Let the granola cool to room temperature.
Mix the cranberries into the cooled granola.
⅔ cup dried cranberries
Store your granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh until ready to use.

Notes

1. Add More Fruit: Mix in dried fruits like currants or raisins for variety.

2. Spice Swap: Don’t have speculaas spice mix? Pumpkin spice or homemade speculaas spice mix works just as well.

3. Baking Tip: Spread the granola as flat as possible on the tray to ensure it bakes evenly.

4. Storage

Room Temperature: Store the granola in an airtight jar or container in a cool, dry spot. If sealed well, it stays fresh for up to 2 weeks—if you don’t eat it all before then!
Refrigerator: Avoid storing it in the fridge. The granola will lose its crunch and turn moist.
Freezer: Granola doesn’t freeze well, as it loses its crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 5mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.1mgIron: 1mg

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Comments

Keri Bevan says

January 25, 2023 at 6:24 pm

This gingerbread granola was genius. So easy to make and everyone loved it!
Debra says

January 25, 2023 at 9:34 pm

Fabulous flavor for a granola. We will eat this all year round!
Oscar says

January 26, 2023 at 12:41 am

Such a warming granola. I can eat this all year round. The flavors of ginger and cranberries is a great combination and work well together. Thanks for the recipe.
DJ says

January 27, 2023 at 1:12 am

I made these with a package of cranberries I needed to use. Delicious.
Megan says

January 27, 2023 at 1:56 pm

I could eat this every day! So addictive and absolutely delicious.
Andréa says

February 09, 2023 at 4:46 pm

It sure is!
Andréa says

February 09, 2023 at 4:47 pm

Thank you!
Andréa says

February 09, 2023 at 4:47 pm

Thank you for your kind words!
Andréa says

February 09, 2023 at 4:47 pm

It sure is! Thank you for your kind words!
Andréa says

February 09, 2023 at 4:48 pm

Thank you. Here we also love it very much. It's almost always at our breakfast table.