Dee's Dark Chocolate Granola

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I love food and creating new recipes. My Dark Chocolate Granola was created by myself and is great to snack on besides chips or cookies. Hope you like!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • ½ 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

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®) (Optional)

  • ¼ 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.

Cook's Note

Fresh and/or organic ingredients work the best! Enjoy!

99 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
9g Fat
40g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 5g 9%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 162mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.