Chocolate Crunch Granola

Ingredients

• 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. 1

   Preheat oven to 300°F.

2. 2

   Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, brown sugar, pecans, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

4. 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. 5

   Pour chocolate mixture over oat mixture and gently mix until combined.

6. 6

   Bake at 300F for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Let granola cool on pan. Stir in cranberries.