Decadent Dark Chocolate Granola Food

DEE'S DARK CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

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.

THE BEST HEALTHY CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, almonds, cocoa powder and sea salt until evenly combined.
• In a separate mixing cup, stir together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined. Pour the coconut oil mixture into the oats mixture, and stir until evenly combined.
• Spread the granola out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Then remove from the oven, give the mixture a good stir, then sprinkle the coconut evenly on top. Bake for 5 more minutes, until the granola is lightly toasted and golden.
• Remove baking sheet from the oven and transfer to a wire baking rack. Let cool until the granola reaches room temperature. Then stir in the chocolate chips and/or any other add-ins that you prefer.
• Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

DECADENT BERRY CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, nuts, seeds, brown sugar and salt.
• Combine the the oil, honey, water and vanilla. Add to oat mixture and toss until well combined.
• Spread the mixture evenly on a cookie sheet. Press lightly.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir occasionally if you like, but if you want clumps/clusters, DO NOT STIR at all!
• Allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a bowl and very gently fold in the chocolate chips. They should melt slightly in the warm granola.
• Depending on the size of berries you use, you might prefer to chop them into smaller pieces before adding them. If you want the chocolate to coat them, stir them in while still warm; otherwise cool completely before add in them.
• Store in an air tight container for up to two weeks (if it lasts that long!).