Dees Dark Chocolate Granola Recipe

Dees Dark Chocolate Granola Recipe

  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter flavored spread (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups oats (such as Quaker Oats®)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®) (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.