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!

Provided by CusineLover

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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®)
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 120.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

Richard Pozerl
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This granola is so good! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Jerry Hooker
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I've made this granola several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover oats and nuts.


Serafiner's kitchen
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This granola is delicious! It's the perfect snack or breakfast. I love the combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate.


Haroon Arman
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I'm not a big fan of granola, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet and the dark chocolate chips add a nice touch of flavor.


Hena hafca
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This granola is really good! I love the flavor of the dark chocolate chips. It's also a great way to get some extra fiber and protein in my diet.


Rizzo Bear
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I followed the recipe exactly and the granola turned out perfect. It's crispy, flavorful, and the dark chocolate chips are a nice touch.


Catherine Wanjiku
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This granola is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Ryan Mcbride
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I've tried many granola recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and crunchy, and the dark chocolate chips are the perfect finishing touch.


sajjak sheikh
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This granola is delicious! I love the combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


Mahi Jindani
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I made this granola for my family and they loved it! It's a great healthy snack that's perfect for on the go.


Zainab Bshara
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This granola is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I'll probably reduce the amount of honey next time I make it.


Md Shrov
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I followed the recipe exactly and the granola turned out perfect. It's crispy and flavorful, and the dark chocolate chips are a nice touch.


Rauf Jan
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This granola is a great way to start the day. It's filling and flavorful, and it gives me energy all morning long.


Zanele Ndlovu
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I'm not a big fan of granola, but this one is really good! The dark chocolate chips make it special.


Sanjib Kushwaha
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This granola is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love that I can add whatever nuts and seeds I want to it. It's the perfect healthy snack or breakfast.


Muhammad Nawaz Gull Soomro
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I love this granola! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the dark chocolate chips give it a nice crunch. I've been eating it for breakfast every day for the past week and I'm not getting tired of it.


Malaysia Huff
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This granola is amazing! It's so flavorful and crunchy, and the dark chocolate chips add a perfect touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.