Give Goodness: The Holiday Gift Guide

Michele's Granola 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Spread joy this holiday season with a fresh handmade gift for everyone on your list! Whether they crave cozy comfort, indulgent chocolate, or better-for-you breakfasts, we’ve got a thoughtful gift for everyone on your list--plus we've included our favorite affordable picks and a few creative DIY ideas to make the most of your budget! 

 

For the Host with the Most

Every invitation to their home comes with a warm welcome and promises of cheeseboard perfection. Now bring them the perfect topper.

Picks:

  • Cranberry Pecan Granola: Tart cranberries, buttery pecans, and warm spice make this one a festive holiday favorite.
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  • Salted Maple Pecan Granola: Sweet maple syrup meets sea salt and toasty pecans for cozy, luxe flavor.
  • Pumpkin Spice Granola: Pecans, pumpkin seeds, and Michele’s secret pumpkin spice blend make this seasonal blend a perennial favorite.

Why they’ll love it: Holiday-ready flavors that double as snack or table centerpiece. It’s also the star in this elegant recipe: Sweet and Spicy Baked Brie with Granola Crunch

Bonus tip: Wrap it up with a linen tea towel, a wooden spoon and a printout of the recipe above for a charming presentation!


For the Holiday Fanatic

You know that person who breaks out the holiday décor and strings up the Christmas lights when summer is barely in the rearview mirror? Gift them something warm, cozy, and full of nostalgic holiday flavor.

Picks:

Shop Holiday Gift Collection, featuring best-selling granola Original, Salted Maple Pecan, Cranberry Pecan
  • Holiday Gift Collection: This carefully curated 3-pack includes Michele’s winter seasonal Cranberry Pecan, best-selling Original, and fastest growing Salted Maple Pecan.
  • Cranberry Pecan Granola in 2.25-pound bulk OR in a Case of 6: The seasonal favorite comes holiday ready, with Michele sporting a seasonal holiday costume change on the label. But the best part is inside the bag, a recipe featuring plenty of nuts, fruit, warm spice, and love.

Why they’ll love it: Made for mornings by the fireplace, or as a crunchy dessert topping curled up under a warm blanket.

 

For the Chocolate Lover

Truly, the sweetest way to say “happy holiday!”

Picks:

  • Cherry Chocolate Granola: Tart cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips make a
    Shop Cherry Chocolate Granola
    decadent snack or sundae topper.
  • Cocoa Chocolate Chip Granola: With double the chocolate, these velvety clusters make a tremendous topping, but they’re also satisfying straight from the bag.

Why they’ll love it: It’s chocolate, need we say more? (We could also add these varieties are dairy-free, gluten-free and have less than 1½ teaspoons of added sugar!)



For the Health-Conscious Foodie

They’re the ones scanning labels for clean ingredients, skipping refined sugars, while still finding joy in every bite.

Pick:

Shop Michele's Toasted Muesli in bulk, vegan, gluten-free, no refined sugar, no oil


Toasted Muesli in the 2.25-pound Bulk Bag:  
This toasty cereal, is packed with plenty of good stuff but completely free of refined sugar and added oils. This bulk size is one of our most popular items on the website! Like all Michele’s Granola products, it’s made with organic gluten-free oats and verified by the Non-GMO Project. Plus it’s certified vegan!

Why they’ll love it: Feel-good fuel that’s minimally sweetened, thoughtfully crafted, and versatile, too! It can be enjoyed as a cold or hot cereal, prepared as overnight oats, and makes a tasty addition to baked goods. If this friend seeks mission-driven brands, we answer that call with our environmental efforts and Give One for Good Food program supporting food security initiatives.

Bonus tip: Turn one bulk bag into several gifts! Layer mason jars with muesli, chia seeds, and additional dried fruit. Wrap a festive ribbon around each jar with a handwritten recipe for overnight oats or a cozy hot cereal!


 

For the Impossible-to-Shop-For

They don’t need anything and won’t tell you what they want. Good thing deliciousness is one-size-fits-all!

Picks:

Why they’ll love it:
It’s indulgent without being fussy, handmade with real ingredients, and festive enough to feel special!


For the BIG Breakfast Lover

Feed the family (or your granola-obsessed friend) with the gift that keeps on crunching.

Shop Almond Butter Granola Bulk

Picks:

5-Pound Bulk Bag of Original or Almond Butter Granola: Two of Michele’s best-selling varieties in a share-worthy size (or size suitable for one super fan).

Why they’ll love it: Perfect for meal preppers, large families, or the granola aficionado who craves their daily crunch. Wrap it up with a big bow and a card that says, “May your pantry be merry and full!” 

 

Bonus Stocking Stuffer Tip

Need a little something extra to tuck into stockings, give as teacher gifts, or to include in holiday care packages?

Pick:
Mini Variety Pack: Four 2oz pouches of Michele’s best-selling flavors, perfectly

Shop Michele's Granola Mini Variety Pack

snackable and irresistibly giftable.

Why it works:
You’ve got options! Split the minis among multiple stockings, tie them onto wrapped gifts as edible tags, or pair with a festive mug for a cheerful gift. You can also gift the variety pack as a budget-friendly introduction to Michele’s Granola!

 

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