Orange Chocolate Granola
This orange chocolate Christmas granola marries two festive flavors together that are perfect for a snack or for a wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup chopped raw pecans
- ¼ cup whole grain flour
- 3 tbsp. cocoa powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¾ cup honey or agave syrup
- 1 tbsp. grated orange zest
- ½ cup 100% orange juice
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. light-colored olive oil or canola oil
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking with with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Mix oats, pecans, flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, whisk together the honey (or agave), orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and oil. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Spread evenly onto the baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour. Set a timer to check and stir granola about every 20 minutes to ensure that edges don’t burn.
- Remove from oven and cool. Granola will continue to crisp up while cooling. Once cool, mix in dried fruit and chocolate chips. Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.
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Nutrition
Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 8gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
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