Description
A delicious blend of brown butter soaked oats, almonds, rich white chocolate chips, and tart dried cranberries, perfect for a snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, coarsely crushed, or 2 cups of additional rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds, chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, crushed cereal, almonds, and coconut. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. As the butter melts, it will start to foam, then turn a golden brown color with a nutty aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple syrup, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
- Once cooled, stir in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can substitute additional rolled oats for the cereal if desired. The applesauce helps reduce the amount of sugar needed, making it a healthier option. Enjoy it by the handful, with milk, or in a yogurt parfait.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg