Dark Chocolate Raisin Nut Granola
The applesauce is a smart way to keep the added sugar low in this granola recipe; the dark chocolate, nuts, and raisins add in flavor, protein, and antioxidants. Serve with plain Greek or regular yogurt, over vanilla ice cream, or eat plain as a snack.
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Dark Chocolate Raisin Nut Granola
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small saucepan combine applesauce, brown sugar, butter, honey, vanilla, and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and brown sugar is dissolved.
- In an extra-large bowl combine oats, pistachio nuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower kernels, and cinnamon. Drizzle with applesauce mixture; stir to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-inch baking pan or shallow roasting pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring twice. Stir in raisins. Transfer to an extra-large bowl; cool. Stir in chocolate pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (Dark Chocolate Raisin Nut Granola)
- Per serving:
- 273 kcal ,
- 14 g fat
- (4 g sat. fat ,
- 3 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 5 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 4 mg chol. ,
- 93 mg sodium ,
- 35 g carb. ,
- 4 g fiber ,
- 18 g sugar ,
- 7 g pro.