Homemade Holiday Gift: Coconut Macadamia Nut Granola

The perfect homemade holiday gift for co-workers and neighbors, these Coconut Macadamia Nut Granola gift boxes are quick, simple and so good. Also great as a party favor, you can make big batches so it’s easy to give these to everyone you know, all season long!

If your like us, your holiday list is long. And that means you’ve got all sorts of people to love. Which is awesome.

But it also means you’ve got all sorts of gifts to give this time of year, and that can get a wee bit stressful.

Because you want to give just-the-right thing. Something sweet and thoughtful. Something unique and useful. Something so good, they won’t want to toss it in the garbage after you go.

With these awesome goals as our goal, we set out early this year to create some unique prezzies that can be made in minutes, but offer up original ideas on great-to-recieve gifts.

These Pecan Pancake Gift Jars make it easy to give a Holiday Morning Breakfast.

And this deeeelicious Coconut Macadamia Nut Granola may just be the best homemade granola you’ve ever homemade. Tucked inside these tiny Chinese Takeout boxes? This may just be the cutest gift you’ve ever gifted.

To make this an extra-simple gift, granola is easy to make in big batches. And here’s a FREE PRINTABLE gift tag. Just click + print and put it on your favorite cardstock. Then package cooked granola in Take-Out Containers like this and tie with a bow.

Click to print PDF.

For added fun, try tucking a little metal or acrylic scoop into to the granola before tying up. It makes it extra fun to open the package and dive right in!

Is homemade granola good for you?

Homemade granola can be good for you or indulgent, it all depends on the ingredients used! Of course, one of the biggest benefits of making anything homemade is you have complete control over what goes into the recipe. Which means you can choose organic, wholesome and healthy ingredients to make the best granola for you.

Is it cheaper to make your own granola?

Ingredients matter here! When making granola at home, a simple recipe can be made for less than many store brands, but cost can quickly add up as higher quality or more ingredients are used.

How long does homemade granola last?

Store homemade granola in an airtight container, in a cool dry spot and it can keep for up to 6 months. If granola is moist, soft or wet, keep in the fridge and enjoy within 1 week.

What can you add to granola?

If you’ll eat it in a cookie or a bowl of cereal, it’s probably good in granola! When making homemade granola, you can boost the flavors with almonds, walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts, flavored honey or maple syrup, flavor extracts, coconut, chocolate chips, chocolate chunks and dried fruits are all delicious when added to a pan of homemade granola. For best results, stir into the mix jut as the granola emerges from the stove. Unless it’s chocolate—then you’ll want to add that to the granola once it’s cooled.

What is the healthiest granola?

Whole grain oats and real maple syrup is found in every bag of Bob’s Red Mill granola. With delicious flavors and lots of gluten-free options, too, they’re our go-to grocery granolas!

How do you make granola stick together?

With this recipe, honey makes it all stick together…and it sticks together deliciously! Maple syrup can also be used.

Coconut Macadamia Nut Granola

Serves 12

In a large bowl, stir together:

• 4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Oats

• 1 cup Bob’s Red Coconut Flakes

• 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Coconut Sugar

• 2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Small bowl:

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil

• 1 teaspoon coconut extract

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes and stir. Then for another 11-13 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and cool, then toss in:

• 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries

• 1/2 cup freeze-dried blueberries

• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Bob’s Red Mill Granola

Holiday Gift Jar: Pecan Pancakes

Holiday Mason Gift Jars make a simple, sweet Christmas present for co-workers, neighbors and friends. With this tested-tried and tasty recipe for pretty layered Pecan Pancakes made with Bob’s Red Mill wholegrain favorites, you’ll have everyone singing merry tunes over breakfast, all season long.

Every year the panic sets in. OMG! It’s the day after Thanksgiving!

What am I going to get the kids for Christmas?

What am I going to get the sisters?

The moms?

The dads?

The hubs?

The neighbors?

The co-workers?

THE SISTERS?!

If you get holiday gifting dread, too, fear not. We’ve got you covered with 2 quick and simple homemade treats guaranteed to be adored by everyone you gift them to. First up…Homemade Pecan Pancakes in a Jar!

Every year when my kiddos were young, our family would attend a lovely outdoor Christmas nativity at a local church, then tuck ourselves inside booths of a favorite diner and treat ourselves to Pecan Pancakes for dinner.

I’ve always associated Christmas with this sweet tradition. It makes me think of time together. Of swirling snow and twinkle lights. Of kids pink-cheeked with anticipation for the coming holiday cheer.

So this year, I wanted to find a way to gift the goodness of this tradition to our favorite friends and family. So we hopped into the kitchen and conjured a totally tasty homemade version, using Bob’s Red Mill pancake mix, oats, coconut sugar and wholegrain flour.

As with every recipe we make with Bob’s Red Mill, we love knowing every ingredient is made with whole grain nutrition and fantastic flavor. Which makes it all the more fun to share, since every time we make something with Bob’s Red Mill, we know we’re making something we can be proud of—from first stir to last bite.

Click to print PDF

To make these jars extra-simple, you can click + print the labels above. Then copy onto your favorite paper. We went with brown kraft paper, but any color you love will do.

Tie with a bow and a sprig of rosemary, and you’ve got a pretty splendid present that makes the best darned Pecan Pancakes you’ve ever tasted.

FAQ’s

What can I put in a glass jar as a gift?

Just about any baked recipe can be made into a gift jar. Take your favorite recipe and layer the dry ingredients, then top off any extra space with “add-ins”. Or use an existing recipe which has been tested for a jar (like this one) and swap out the nuts and chocolate chips for holiday M&M’s or your favorite pancake stir-ins.

How do you make a Christmas jar?

A simple way to turn any jar recipe into a holiday gift jar is to tie it with a big bow and add a sprig of fresh rosemary or faux holly berries. Mistletoe is cute, too!

What makes a pancake fluffy?

A happy combination of flour, eggs and baking powder make for the fluffiest pancakes. The easiest way to ensure a fluffy pancake is to buy a pre-mixed pancake mix, like Bob’s Red Mill Pancake flour.

What is the recipe of pancake?

A basic pancake mix include flour, egg, baking soda, milk or buttermilk. The ratio is important here, so find a recipe that’s been tested for the outcome you prefer. Fluffy, crepey, or flapjackky…every recipe offers different textures.

What are pancakes made of?

Basic pancakes are a combination of flour, eggs, milk and baking powder. For this recipe, we’ve added in a splendid combination of oats, chopped candied pecans and chocolate chips.

What is the best pancake mix?

Bob’s Red Mill products are our families favorite mixes. Their Pancake Mixes makes perfectly fluffy pancakes and can be turned into waffles, too. Added bonus: Bob’s Red Mill has a gluten-free pancake mix. So allergen-friendly eaters can enjoy breakfast, too!

Do pancakes need baking powder?

Yes! You’ll need a leavening agent like baking powder to make your pancakes fluffy and fantastic.

Holiday Gift Jar Pecan Pancakes

Makes 1 jar

in a 1-quart mason jar, layer in this order:

• 1/2 c Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pancake Mix

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cream of tartar

• 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill coconut sugar

• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking flour

• 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill Old-Fashioned Oats

• candied pecans, chopped

• chocolate chips

Top with just enough pecans and chocolate chips to fill the jar to the brim. Then cover with lid, tie with a bow and toss that label on. Time to gift! And Happy Holidays!