Chocolate Crunch Granola

Lille's Note:

Adapted from Cooking Light. This is great sprinkled on plain or vanilla yogurt.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 cups rolled oats, preferably old-fashioned
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, brown sugar, pecans, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
4. Place the honey and oil in a microwave safe dish, like a 2 cup glass measuring cup, and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds until warm. Add vanilla and chocolate. Stir with a whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave at 50-70% power for 30-45 seconds to completely melt chocolate. Alternatively, heat the honey and oil in a small pot on the stovetop until warm, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chocolate.
5. Pour chocolate mixture over oat mixture and gently mix until combined.
6. Bake at 300F for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
7. Let granola cool on pan. Stir in cranberries.