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Chocolate Granola
Add a little chocolate to your breakfast or simply snack on this homemade granola. With Halloween approaching, this is also a healthier treat to enjoy throughout the day. Sweetened with pure maple syrup, the combination of oats and mix-ins in this chocolate granola recipe become even more delicious when tossed with cocoa powder and baked until toasty. As a final touch, I add some chopped chocolate toward the end of baking. Sprinkle on more or less depending on just how chocolatey you like things. On the weekend I may flip some ricotta pancakes or make a more extensive breakfast, but granola is my preference midweek, and I make lots of…
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Breakfast Bars
Get a glimpse of my kitchen as I share the breakfast bars I make most often. They feature oats plus a variety of seeds and dark chocolate chips, making them a delicious morning treat. Just sweet enough, they bake up crunchy and firm. Use the video as your guide and cook along with me, or check out the written recipe, both of which you’ll find below. Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats¼ cup ground oats⅓ cup mini dark chocolate chips⅓ cup pepitas¼ cup sunflower seeds2 tablespoons sesame seeds¼ teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons canola oil or another neutral oil2 tablespoons brown sugar (leveled but not packed)2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons maple syrup Begin…
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Roasted Strawberry and Black Sesame Granola Bars
Most granola bar recipes call for dried fruit, but I prefer roasted berries as they become jam-like when baked in an oat mixture. Instead of cooking them down into a full jam, toss fresh strawberries with a small amount of sugar and allow their natural flavor to concentrate in the oven. Beyond adding flavor to the granola, the thickened berry juice partners with honey to help the ingredients stick together so that they can easily be cut into bars after baking. When strawberries are in season, this is a breakfast or snack that helps to make use of berries that are past their peak or overripe. In place of poppy…
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Maple Granola
As a child, breakfast was not my favorite meal. Some kids prefer mounds of pancakes, but my go-to breakfast was a tiny package of granola clusters. Simple and enjoyable to make, homemade maple granola reminds me of those school day breakfasts while having all the flavors that satisfy my adult cravings. When you are in the mood for a crunchy, flavorful treat in the morning or just need a fast, healthy breakfast or snack, granola is a great option. With plenty of pure maple syrup and the perfect blend of salty and sweet, this recipe makes a complete breakfast all on its own, but it also works well as a…
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