Anyways, because I've been on this chocolate kick, I decided to tweak my Homemade Granola recipe and make it chocolicious! I think the end result turned out super yummy! It is great on yogurt, ice cream, or even eaten by the handful right out of the container! :) I hope you like it!
Ingredients:
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| See that HUGE bag of choco chips?? I told you I was craving chocolate! Oh, and ignore that almond extract in the picture...I didn't end up using it. |
* 2C old-fashioned oats
* 1/2C chopped almonds (or nuts of choice)
* 1/4C ground flaxseed
* 1/4C chia seeds
* 2/3C grapenuts (or other nugget like cereal)
* 2/3C dried cherries (you can use any dried fruit here, but I like the choco cherry combo best!)
* 1/2tsp. cinnamon
* 1/8tsp. salt
* 2Tbl. coco powder
* 2/3C brown sugar
* 1/3C water
* 1Tbl. agave (or other sweetener)
* 1/2C choco chips
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In a big bowl, combine all of the ingredients except brown sugar, water, agave, and choco chips.
4. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves (~2-3min).
5. Remove from heat and add agave and chocolate chips. Stir until combined.
6. Pour the choco mixture into the dry mixture and stir until the dry mixture is coated.
7. Spread the mixture onto the cookie sheet.
8. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
9. Let cool completely (if you can wait that long!). The granola will harden as it cools.
10. Once cool, break into chunks and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
11. Enjoy!
10 comments:
I am drooling all over the keyboard!!!!
You are hitting on all cylinders right now. The Banana S'Mores and now this.
Wow....
That looks soooo good!!!!! I wonder if I could resist eating this all at once?
I love chia seeds too. I've been using them on a regular basis and I really think I notice a difference on my hydrating.
Running back to look at that list...I think I can make this right now.... I'm not sure if I should say thank you or not. :)
Damn, gurl! Where you been with your Humpastry Day?! I've been having withdrawals. I had to make baked oatmeal for like, the 10th time. ;). Can't wait to try this. Chocolate is your friend!
So I have been seeing Chia seeds more and more lately and I just wikipedia-ed them. They seem pretty healthy!
Have you done any recipes focusing on chia seeds? Or can you eat them raw as a snack? (do they taste good on their own)
This looks sooooo good!
So fun to meet you!!!!!!! Thanks again for driving all the way in.
Yayyy for Humpastry Day
Oh humpastry how I've missed you!
Oh, that looks so good. Sadly, too good for my kitchen. I wouldn't be able to have a reasonable portion. Hmmm, I could make a granola version without chocolate though. Note: I know that is sacrilege, but a non-chocolate version would get eaten in moderation here...
XOXOXO Catching up on your posts... miss you so much! Love you and keep uo the good work, November is right around the corner - you can do it!!!!!!!
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