My favorite granola for years has been Cascadian Farms Organic Oats and Honey. It is delicious, tasty goodness. It is super expensive here though, as is granola in general. I don't know if that's a Hawaii thing or if it's expensive everywhere, but a box here runs about $6. I ran across this recipe the other day and thought it looked yummy. It's not so healthy, but it sounded great.
Dee's Dark Chocolate Granola
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
"This crunchy peanut butter and chocolate granola is great for breakfast, or any time that a chocolate craving hits."
INGREDIENTS:
cooking spray
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter flavored spread
(such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®
Spread)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups oats (such as Quaker Oats®)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
(such as Craisins®) (optional)
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Melt together the brown sugar, peanut butter, honey, butter flavored spread, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until well combined; remove from heat.
3. Combine the oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the brown sugar mixture into bowl; stir well to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and almonds. Spoon into the prepared pan; pat down and spread evenly.
4. Bake in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
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I left out the almonds and dried cranberries because I'm not big on nuts and I can't stand dried fruit. I also used semi-sweet chocolate chips because it's damn near impossible to find dark chocolate chips on this island. It is as delicious as I had hoped it would be. I made it last night after Eve left as sort of a peace offering to the transition. We'll see how it goes over when she gets home today.
Amy- This may have been yummy but I have a suggestion. ONLY use real butter in this. There's a local seller who makes granola here (Gorilla Grains) and they use real butter and the difference is startling. Try it and you will never go back. I know, I know, saturated fat and all- so leave out the chocolate chips and peanut butter, and make make a more traditional granola if that bothers you. Also, if you're worried about ingredients you can't pronounce... margarine is the pits!
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