Monday, March 14, 2011

Oh so yummy, Chewy Granola!

This one, my daughter can not get enough of.  You have to keep it in the fridge to maintain it's consistency, but every time I open the fridge door, she points and says "Mmmm, Mmmm," meaning "Give Me, Give Me!" This is a great snack that can be modified with whatever you like in your chewy granola!  Here we go!

Ingredients:
1 tbsp coconut oil (butter can be used instead)
1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut butter you prefer
1/3 cup honey
1 cup rolled oats
*1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

*Note:  After the oats, you can use any combination of whatever goodies you want in your granola.  Just make sure it does not exceed 1 1/4 cups total (examples: dried fruits, seeds, nuts, chocolate chips, coconut, etc...).

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.  Spread oats and any seeds/nuts/coconut (if they are already roasted or toasted, you do not need to add the seeds/nuts/coconut) you are using on a baking sheet.  Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 - 10 minutes.  Be careful not to burn!  No one likes burnt seeds/nuts/coconut!

In a large bowl, melt the coconut oil and peanut butter (you can do this using a double boiler, microwave (just a few seconds)).  Mine, I can measure in a bowl, and leave on the counter for a few minutes in a warm spot, and with a little stirring, it is melted!  Add honey and mix till combined.  Then add all your other ingredients, except chocolate, mixing till combined.  I wait until the combined mix is cool (at least room temperature), then add the chocolate, so it does not melt.  Mix till combined.

Lightly oil an 8x8 baking pan (or 7x11, or anything around that size).  Spread mixture evenly and chill for at least 2 hours.  Cut into squares or strips and enjoy!  Makes about 12 bars.





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