I love the holiday season, and all that comes with it – the time with family and friends, the traditions, the decorations and the food. Some of my favorite traditions growing up were making decorating the tree and making Christmas cookies, and I love sharing these traditions, as well as making new traditions with my own children.
When I was a kid I enjoyed making and giving homemade gifts because they would always bring so much joy to the recipient. I don’t know about you, but I love giving and getting food gifts, and I love the idea of starting a new tradition with my kids this year of making our own food gifts this holiday season.
Homemade food gifts are a delicious and unique gift that everyone will enjoy! Making your own food gifts allows you to practice your creativity, and can be a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. What you make does not have to be fancy, but can be personalized for anyone you are giving them to. There are a variety of jars, containers, and boxes available that can make the presentation of your homemade food look festive and fun.
Homemade food gifts are perfect for family members, friends, co-workers, teachers, neighbors, or anyone else you can think of.
This delicious homemade granola would make the perfect gift for the holidays. It is simple, tasty and easy to make in big batches. I like this recipe because it is full of flavor, is nutritious and keeps me satisfied.
Homemade Granola – Recipe from Rachels Good Eats
Yield – 3 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp flaxseeds
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F
- Roughly chop nuts and seeds on cutting board, or pulse in a food processor a couple times
- Add nuts and seeds to a bowl, and combine with melted coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup, arrowroot starch, cinnamon and sea salt
- Mix all ingredients until combined, and pour mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, and then let cool
- Store in airtight container for freshness
Other ideas for festive homemade food gifts to make this holiday season:
- Spiced nuts – Spiced Pecans
- Hot cocoa mix – Peppermint Hot Cocoa
- Jam or jelly – Cranberry Chia Jam
- Truffles – Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Or Chickpea Buckeyes
- Pancake in a jar – Gingerbread Pancakes
- Bread – Ginger Orange Cranberry Bread Or Lemon Glazed Earl Grey Tea Bread
- Soup in a jar – Curried Lentil Soup
- Salsa – Easy Homemade Salsa
- Spice mix – Spicy Dry Rub
