Granola used to be one of those things that I thought only health-conscious people ate, so of course, I was never really all that interested in it.
But then I realized you could add chocolate to it and now…well, now it’s a whole new ball game.
Plus, there’s honey in this granola, along with dark brown sugar, yogurt-coated raisins, and dried blueberries.
I’m in.
Brown sugar is just a mixture of sugar and molasses. However, dark brown sugar contains more molasses than light brown sugar. While light brown sugar has more of a delicate flavor, dark brown sugar has a more intense molasses flavor. I prefer using dark brown sugar, but you can use them interchangeably depending on your personal preference.
I actually made this granola to sprinkle on top of my grown-up, health-conscious Greek yogurt, but then Doodle got a hold of it and just straight-up ate it like popcorn.
I thought that was a pretty good idea.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup yogurt covered raisins
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, brown sugar, honey, oil and extract until smooth. Add oats and stir to coat. Spread onto your lined baking mat in an even layer.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until granola is golden, rotating pan halfway through. Remove pan from oven onto a wire rack. Sprinkle with white chocolate chips and stir to coat, allowing the chocolate to melt.
- Let the granola cool on the baking sheet. Once cool, break granola into chunks, and sprinkle in your raisins and dried blueberries.
recipe adapted from Pure Vanilla, by Shauna Sever
XO, Ashley
Chocolate added to just about anything gets my attention!!! Doodle is one smart boy…I think I would like to follow him and eat it like popcorn too!!! It looks awesome!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Trick or Treat Link Party
Chocolate makes everything better, doesn’t it?? =)
hahha you crack me up! I think we might be related! You make it look healthy, and with chocolate you reeled me right in!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Hee! I can take any supposed health food and turn it into dessert.
THis sounds awesome! I love making all things granola. Never thought to add egg whites in it though. must try!
katie recently posted..Baked Spicy Greek Yogurt Chicken Wings with Greek Yogurt Bleu Cheese Dressing
I love making granola. It’s breakfast cereal I don’t have to fight my kids over!!! This looks awesome.
Heather @ SugarDish(Me) recently posted..Spinach Dip Stuffed Chicken
Thanks so much, Heather. My kiddo definitely loves it, so we will for sure make this (or a variation) again soon.
Is there anything I can sub the coconut oil for? I doubt I would find much use for coconut oil, though I bet it adds an essence of coconut…
Sure! Just use vegetable oil!
Oh my goodness–easiest granola recipe ever! I’m always so intimidated by making granola.. I don’t know why because I know it’s easy, it just seems so intimidating haha. This looks AWESOME. Love that Doodle scarfed it down like popcorn–good boy!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Chocolate Peanut Butter Heart Chip Cookies
Granola is my newest addiction. I have a feeling I’ll be making it often–Doodle has already asked for more!
haha I love homemade granola! I always put some chopped dark chocolate in mine… I mean, dark chocolate is good for you right??
Ashley recently posted..Homemade Soft Pretzels
Absolutely! We should all eat dark chocolate every day!
Granola is such a great snack and I love adding it to yogurt. Thanks for sharing a great new recipe!
Liz recently posted..Mixed Fruit Baked Oatmeal
Oh, yum! I love granola that’s a bit more dessert-y, so this is right up my alley. Wish you lived closer so I could come get a little right now! =)
amy @ fearless homemaker recently posted..Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Oh I love granola! Great pics and great recipe!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen recently posted..Blondie Lolly Pops
I made this yesterday, and it was delicious. I will be making it weekly now!! Delicious!
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids recently posted..Ethan’s Progress Report
So glad you liked it! Now I’m thinking I need to make this again! =)