Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola.
This Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola is a delightful blend of oats, nuts, and melty chocolate chips!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Granola:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats chewy texture
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa extra protein boost
- 1 cup raw almonds roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds also known as pepitas
- 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds source of omega-3 fatty acids
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1/2 cup honey plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips melted goodness
Instructions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
- Step 2: Prepare Your Baking Sheet - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, quinoa, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and chia seeds.
- Step 4: Melt the Butter - In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in honey and vanilla extract.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Step 6: Spread on Baking Sheet - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Step 7: Bake and Stir - Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even baking.
- Step 8: Add Chocolate Chips - Once baked, let cool slightly and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Step 9: Cool and Store - Let cool completely before transferring to a storage container.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
- Storage container
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Substitute nuts or seeds as per your preference.
- Press down on the granola mixture to encourage clustering.