Author Notes
This mint chocolate chip granola, which makes a great edible holiday gift, is made with two types of chocolate and a splash of wintery peppermint extract. —Angela Brown
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Ingredients
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3 cups
old-fashioned oats
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1/2 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
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1
large egg white
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1/3 cup
honey
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1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons
light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons
coarse salt
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1/2 cup
unsweetened shredded coconut
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1/2 cup
almonds, roughly chopped
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon
peppermint extract
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1/3 cup
chocolate chips, roughly chopped
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Combine all ingredients except for the chocolate chips in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Evenly spread the mixture on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake the granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the granola to a large bowl. Immediately add in the chopped chocolate chips and toss to combine. Spread the mixture back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
Angela Brown is a food blogger, freelance writer, and co-owner of the NYC sandwich company, Mayhem & Stout.
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