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by Stacy  19 Comments

Granola Munch Mix

What says “Merry Christmas, I love you,” more than a quart full of granola? Well, not much I tell ya, not much. Money says, “I love you.” But granola says, “I love you and want to fill your tummy.” Now, if I could figure out how to get someone to give me granola AND money, I’d be all set.

Let’s be honest here for a minute. If you would like someone to give you a gift that requires dusting, please raise your hand. Anyone? Anyone? Well, then how can YOU in turn go out and buy someone a little doodad and call it quits? Unless that doodad also comes with a lifetime supply of dusting services, I probably don’t want it. Amen and amen.

BUT give someone granola, and there is no dusting required. You eat it. And if it hangs around long enough to need dusting, well then…I’m not sure what to tell ya. Seek professional counseling because that’s beyond the scope of SMC.

Granola Munch Mix

As we truck on through Cooking Through Stacy’s Stash, we come to this little gem.  I picked this up on a trip that Barry and I took. I’m always picking up cookbooks as souvenirs. They require no dusting – okay, so maybe they do. But I don’t usually dust books because I look at them so often they don’t gather dust…or maybe I just look at life through dust-less goggles.

Anyway, it’s full of gifts you can give in a jar. Just like the free jar eBook from Heavenly Homemakers. I love jars – that’s the understatement of the century.

Granola Munch Mix

I chose this recipe for Santa’s Granola Munch Mix. Since we don’t do Santa, I just left the Santa name off this recipe. But you’re welcome to add it back if you like.

And really, who wants to feed granola to a fictional character? I don’t. This stuff is MINE. Back off, Santa. Get on your reindeer and move along. All you people out there leaving cookies for Santa: news flash…I KNOW YOU’RE EATING THEM. Busted.

Granola Munch Mix

This recipe called for some cereal and other various things I didn’t have…and vegetable oil and brown sugar. Two things I don’t keep. So, I changed up the ingredients a bit to make things more whole-foods friendly…I also messed with the ingredient amounts too – because I like high flavor. Yeah, buddy.

Granola Munch Mix

Okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkay. So remember I just mentioned “more whole-foods friendly?” Well, I threw it out the window with these puppies. I found them at our local Amish store, and really – they spoke to me. They said “Merry Christmas, get me in the buggy!” Who am I to say no to festive chips like these? I don’t know what’s in these – and I really don’t want to know since I already ate them. *Burp* But anyway, you can use whatever white chips you like…or you can make some. My friend Adrienne has a great recipe for homemade white chocolate chips.

Granola Munch Mix

You’ll make a nice liquid coating for this mix consisting of maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. And dude, I’m getting really low on maple syrup. I need a sale. Like, yesterday. Holler if you see one. Thanks, this has been a public service announcement.

Granola Munch Mix

This only bakes for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. It will start to get really brown, so watch it carefully. Did you know burning granola will set off the smoke detector?

When it’s done, cool it completely before you add the rest of the stuff. Otherwise the chocolate will melt. And while melted chocolate is normally a happy thing, you want your chips to stay nice and whole in this masterpiece so that it’s a burst of chocolate happiness in your mouth with each chip.

Granola Munch Mix

I added the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries to this mix. Nothing says Christmas like cranberries…and granola. You could use raisins if cranberries aren’t your thang. You can also add nuts or any other various things you have laying around – within reason. Don’t go nutso here.

You can package this in a nice mason jar for a gift. It will fill one quart jar and leave about 1 cup for you to eat yourself. And THAT’S my kind of gift.

Granola Munch Mix

Granola Munch Mix

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  1. In a large bowl, combine oats and seeds.
  2. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir well.
  3. Pour liquid ingredients over oats and mix well to coat.
  4. Spread on large GREASED baking pan.
  5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
  6. Cool completely. Stir in cranberries and chips.

Yield: about 5 cups

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Sarah Coller says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:16 am

    This is a great idea—thank you! I’d love for you to link up at my Homemaking Party. Hope you have a happy week!

    Reply
  2. Cynthia L says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Mixes make such great gifts, and this one looks delicious! Thank you for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you next week.

    Reply
  3. Kelly@TheNourishingHome says

    December 13, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    What a great recipe. I linked it up in my Homemade Gifts-in-a-Jar guest post over at Keeper of the Home! Hope it brings some new friends your way! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! 🙂 Kelly

    Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Hi Stacy,

    I just love your Granola Munch Mix, we really enjoy a mix like this. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and enjoy your weekend!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  5. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

    December 13, 2013 at 11:33 am

    sounds delicious! i love those little sprinkle chips 🙂

    Reply
  6. Maria says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    This sounds so good! And I love the “no dusting” gift idea, I couldn’t agree more! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:07 am

    You have some great ideas! I live in southwest VA, too, in Washington County, about 10 minutes from well-known I-81 Exit 7.

    Reply
    • myersbr2 says

      December 10, 2013 at 9:32 am

      We used to live about 10 mins from Exit 7; now we live a bit further north in Smyth Co.

      Reply
  8. DeliciousObsessions says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Looks tasty! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Laura says

    December 4, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    I have that cookbook – it’s great!

    Reply
  10. Gabriela says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Hello Stacy! I love this post! I’ll need to switch out peanut butter in favor of almond butter but my my! It sure looks tasty. And I’m totally with ya about Santa. Sorry dude but you don’t exist. 😉

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Stacy, Do you have a substitution for coconut oil? It isn’t something I can find easily here but love the recipe for Christmas gifts. Thanks!

    Reply
    • myersbr2 says

      December 4, 2013 at 9:51 am

      You’ll want a fat that would be solid at room temperature, so palm shortening, butter, or similar SHOULD work, although we’ve not tried it using these options.

      Reply
      • Katie says

        December 4, 2013 at 2:13 pm

        Thanks for letting me know!!

        Reply
  12. Miranda says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Stacy, you are so funny. And this granola looks really yummy. Thanks for “healthifying” it (and yeah, a few chocolate chips aren’t going to hurt–moderation is a very good thing). 🙂

    Reply
  13. Sonja Sarr says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Hi Stacy. The more I read from you, the more I feel we are alike! I gave quart-sized granola as a gift last year for Christmas to my piano students’ families and kids’ teachers. I figured it cost $3.42 per quart. I even made most of it in the crock-pot! I like to give useful gifts, too, things that won’t collect dust either. Everyone has gotta eat, right? Blessings!

    Reply
  14. Heather McClees says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:51 am

    What a fun recipe! My stepdad eats granola like it’s candy! He’ll love this, thank you Stacy!

    Reply
  15. Jamie says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Not sure what you consider a good price on maple syrup but if you have a BJ’s nearby they sell it for $11.99/quart (at least where I live) as compared to $19.99 at Whole Foods. They often have a $2 off coupon also at BJs. That is the cheapest I have found for organic maple syrup.

    Reply
    • myersbr2 says

      December 3, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks! We don’t have a BJ’s nearby but I’ll check into it to see if we can get it online.

      Reply


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