Description
Cookies and Cream Granola is a delightful blend of oats, chocolate, almonds, and oreos. This flavorful concoction is easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or snacking, making it a beloved choice among food enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter or avocado oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 10 oreo thins, chopped
- 1 cup mini white chocolate chips
- optional: add in mini oreos if you wish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, hemp hearts, and kosher salt.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter (or avocado oil), maple syrup, and brown sugar over medium heat, whisking until the sugar is dissolved; then remove from heat.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until completely combined and everything is coated.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking.
- Once baked, remove from oven and toss well. Allow the granola to cool for 15 minutes.
- Mix in half of the white chocolate chips and the chopped oreos. Once cooled completely, add the remaining white chocolate chips.
- Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Feel free to customize this granola with your favorite nuts or seeds.
For added texture, consider mixing in mini oreos if desired.
Ensure the granola is completely cool before storing to retain its crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
