Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and allspice combine to make this crunchy, chunky Chai-Spiced Granola that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, whole grain, and naturally sweetened. A healthy breakfast or snack, that’s perfect for Fall (or anytime!).
If I were a food, I think I might be something Chai-spiced.
Do you ever eat something and think, “Wow, this food just feels like home. If I were a food, I would be this!” …No? I’m the only one? 😉
The warm, spicy flavors that are comforting and yet surprising; I like to think I’m kind of like that. I’m an old soul that’s very down-to-earth, but I can also be unpredictable. Maybe some of you can relate to me.
Maybe, some of you think I’m a little crazy for comparing myself to Chai-spices… I digress.
I love Chai. When Fall comes around, I’m looking forward to Chai EVERYTHING.
Oh yes, pumpkin spice has a special place in my heart too, but anything Chai-spiced (or anything with double the amount of cinnamon as normal) and I’m in!
Granola is one of my favorite things to make homemade.
It’s a super easy breakfast or snack that you can make homemade for a lot cheaper than buying it at the store. You can also make whatever flavor you’d like.
Let me know if you see a Chai-Spiced Granola anywhere – cause I sure haven’t. I absolutely love that I can use Chai spices in granola; it’s like taking a traditional, classic granola recipe and adding a fun twist.
Granola is such a healthy breakfast, snack or yogurt topping too. This Chai-Spiced Granola is filled with:
- Gluten-free rolled oats – for fiber, antioxidants
- Nuts (almonds and walnuts/pecans) – for fiber, protein, vitamins, healthy fats
- Coconut oil – for healthy fats
- Honey – for no refined sugar in this recipe!
- Spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice) – anti-inflammatory, antioxidants
Ready for a challenge?
Next time you’re at the grocery store look at the back of a bag of granola and see what the ingredients are. Can you pronounce everything? Do you know what everything is? Just food for thought.
We all know that there are weird things in our food that are used to preserve it, that’s how food is mass produced today. For me, it’s not practical to cut that out of my life entirely, so instead I make homemade things when I can and use more natural ingredients then too. Granola is a great place to start.
That’s my level-headed, practical approach to things at least! 🙂
Healthy, crunchy, chunky Chai-spiced granola is a great quick and easy snack or breakfast that’s filled with flavor.
Are you the world’s biggest Chai fan, like me? Let me know in the comments, below, what you think about this Chai-Spiced Granola.
Looking for more snack ideas? Check out my Carrot Cake Snack Balls, Cereal Snack Bars, or Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Balls.
- 2 cups oats (certified gluten-free)
- 1 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla
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Preheat your oven to 300 and line a pan with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine your dry ingredients.
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In a microwave safe bowl (like a pyrex) microwave your coconut oil till it has melted. Add your honey and vanilla to the bowl and stir till all is well combined. Microwave again till bubbly (about 20-30 seconds) and then whisk to combine thoroughly.
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Pour your wet ingredients over your dry ingredients, and stir till the dry ingredients are covered in the wet ingredients.
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Spread into a thin, even layer, on the pan and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
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When the granola comes out, it will not be hardened yet. WAIT until it has cooled. After about 30 minutes, your granola should have cooled into harder chunks that need to be broken apart, to whatever size your liking is.
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Devour!
*Serving size is based on 1/4 cup of granola.
Thanks.
This stuff is amazing soo addicting! Thank You so much for the recipe!
Could I substitute the honey for agave syrup?
Yes!
Hi, I’m guessing unseasoned/unsalted almonds, and ground seasonings vs. Whole, right? What style of oats? Rolled, steel cut, etc?
Thank you,
Ari
Hi Ari. Yes, I recommend unsalted almonds and ground seasonings. Rolled oats are best. I hope you love it! 🙂
If I didn’t want to make it with oats, what would you recommend?
Hi Erin. You could try making it all with just nuts instead? So 4 cups of mixed chopped or sliced nuts, and no oats. Hopefully that works for you!
How long can this be stored and can it be frozen?
Hi Nikki. Homemade granola should last several months. I have never tried freezing it – I would assume you could, but I wouldn’t freeze it for more than a couple months to avoid freezer burn. I hope this helps!
I am diabetic and looking for the nutritional information. Love chai so would like to try this recipe.
Hi Patricia. I only figure for the amount of calories per each serving. I give my granola recipes 16 servings (for about 1/4 cup per serving) and that’s about 175 calories each. If you need anymore information, you can type the ingredients into somewhere like this: https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076
Thank you. I appreciate you replying. I’ll try calculate it myself. Nutritional information is very important for many different reasons but crucial to diabetics.
I mixed the spices together first, then added them with the wet ingredients. Woo hoo, mixed through. Absolutely delicious. Love the faint taste of salt. This is a keeper. Thank you
Great to hear, thanks Naomi!
What can I use instead of coconut oil.
Hi there, great question. You can use another oil (like vegetable or olive oil) or butter. Any of those should work well too!
Hi.
Would you recommend to use dark or light maple syrup for the granola.
Hi there, either one should work fine! I would probably pick a lighter one though for the flavor of the chai to shine through more though.
This is the best granola I have ever eaten! It is delicious & very easy to make.
So happy to hear that, thanks Jan!!