Tag: granola

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola

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This is better than the berries

Hi y’all! If you know me you know I’m OBSESSED with 2 things, chocolate covered strawberries AND granola. I would BE granola if I could😂. I thought about combining the two and the result was better than I imagined! This stuff is so good. Fun fact I thought about selling my granola because it’s that good. I would have some regular flavors and then a flavor of the month like ice cream. This would definitely be the flavor for the month of February!

Here’s how the recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup of chocolate chips) I used a mixture of milk and dark chocolate)
  • 1 bag freeze dried strawberries
  • Chocolate candy melts (optional)

Before the oven

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • Stir together the oats, pecans, cocoa powder and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  • Melt the coconut oil and then whisk in the honey and vanilla while still warm. Pour over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated.
  • Pour the mixture evenly on the prepared tray. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely.
  • Add the chocolate chips and freeze dried strawberries to the cooled granola.
  • Melt candy melts and drizzle all over granola. Then let chocolate set. You can place in fridge for a few minutes but don’t forget about it.
  • Break up granola and stores in a tightly sealed container.

I bagged this up in these little bags and added a heart sticker from Hobby Lobby to gift to my loved ones. This is the perfect Valentine treat! Hope you enjoy

Love Ricki

Easy Homemade Granola

Sunday in addition to the breakfast casserole I decided to make homemade granola. My oldest daughter who is almost 21 and lives near her University, was mad upset!!! She was like you haven’t made granola in years and now you decide too??? Sorry blame it on the pandemic and the fact that I’m home all day! You guys who watched me make it on Instagram asked for the recipe so I wrote it out below. And also so I could send this to my daughter and she can make it herself lol

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1/2 to 1 cup of brown sugar depending on how sweet you want it
  • 1 cup coconut oil (if you don’t like coconut oil you can use canola or vegetable but I would only used 3/4 cup because it tends to be thicker)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 1 tbs of vanilla extract
  • Optional: 2-3 Tbs of syrup
  • Add ins: Nuts, dried fruits ( I would add nuts directly to the granola prior to baking because the toasting brings out lots of flavor)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt coconut oil in the microwave until warm and liquid about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Mix in honey and vanilla extract and syrup if you’re using it. In a large bowl mix oats and brown sugar and salt. Mix in liquid until it coats the oats. Add in your nuts and dried fruits, I used pecans and dried cranberries. Spread mixture in an even layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes stirring every 5 minutes so it won’t burn. Once you take it out the oven let it set for about 5 minutes to harden.

You can eat this granola on its on as a snack, as cereal or on top of yogurt and fruit as a parfait. I also add more dried fruit, nuts, candy, etc to make a trail mix! Customize it for your taste!!!

This is a great alternative for snacking vs chips and junk food. If you make this make sure to tag me on IG @severalpeoplesmama

Love Ricki