Chocolate Granola Recipe
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Yield:
7 cups granola, approximately
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Total Time:
40 mins
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Prep Time:
10 mins
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Cook Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seed kernels
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional)
- 1/2 cup corn syrup, light
- 1/4 cup dark OR light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet OR dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1) Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Step 2) Combine oats, crispy rice cereal, pecans, sunflower seeds and wheat germ, if desired, in a large bowl.
- Step 3) Blend corn syrup, brown sugar, chocolate chips and oil in a small, microwave-safe container. Microwave on HIGH (100%) 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Step 4) Pour chocolate mixture over oat mixture; mix until well combined. Spread evenly on a large lightly greased baking sheet.
- Step 5) Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring at least once during cooking. Cool completely on pan; break into pieces and store in airtight container.
- Recipe Note: Adjust amounts of pecans and sunflower seeds to suit your taste.
