By Tracey
Chocolate-Lover’s Granola
adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Food Gifts
Ingredients:
- 2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut (I used unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup dry-roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large heatproof bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, flaxseed meal, and salt. Combine the honey, chocolate, and vegetable oil in a small saucepan and set over low heat. Stirring frequently, heat until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat mixture and stir to coat. Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown (stirring once or twice as it bakes). Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool the granola completely. Break into pieces, then stir in the peanut butter chips and semisweet chocolate chips.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Makes about 7 cups.
