The Humpherys Family

ZZ French Chocolate Granola

Recipe Added:  11/20/2011
Classic Granola
6 1/2 cups regular oats
2 1/2 cups coconut
1 cup ea raisins, dried cranberries
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
1 1/4 cups pecans, chopped
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
 French Chocolate Granola
3 cups regular oats
1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp of salt
6 Tbsp mild honey
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup or more chopped chocolate
Classic Granola:: Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well to distribute oil and honey evenly. Spread a thin layer on two rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper or liners. Bake 15-20 minutes stirring mixture and rotating sheets half way through until mixture is an even golden brown. Watch granola: as it will quickly turn from golden to burnt and will continue to cook as it cools when you take it out of the oven. Mixture will be moist when it comes out of the oven but will crisp and clump as it cools. Keeps for 1-2 weeks.

Chocolate Granola: Preheat the oven to 300 F. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, sugar, and salt. Stir well to blend. Preheat the oven to 300 F. In a small saucepan, warm the honey and oil over low heat, whisking occasionally. Pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to combine well. Spread the mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden. Halfway through the baking time, stir well to cook evenly. When it's ready, remove the pan from the oven, stir well; and cool completely. Transfer granola to a large airtight bag. Add the chocolate, and stir to mix.
Notes
Variations:
~ Substitute any of the nuts for other nuts such as cashews, walnuts or peanuts; leave some whole for texture
~ Add additional dried fruit such as apricots or dates
~ Add 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
~ For extra-nutty granola increase proportion of nuts
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