Almond Joy Granola

Servings

Serving size

1/4 cup granola

COOKING TIME

60 minutes

Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.

Ingredients

2 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup, sliced Almonds

3 Tbsp. Maple syrup

1 Tbsp. Canola oil

3 Tbsp. Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened

1/4 cup chips Semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

In a large bowl add the oats and sliced almonds. Stir to combine and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, cocoa powder and canola oil. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss together, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated with the wet ingredients.

Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir about every 10 minutes.

While the granola is baking, spread the coconut flakes on a separate baking sheet and bake in the oven until just toasted. Watch as coconut can burn quickly. Remove from oven and let cool.

The granola will become crunchy as it cools. When granola is completely cool toss with toasted coconut and mini chocolate chips.