One of my favorite go-to breakfasts is yogurt and granola. I was buying this high quality organic granola at the grocery store, but it still tasted like cardboard. It was irritating to pay a lot of money for something and not be satisfied with it, so I decided to make my own. How hard could it be? Well it turns out it couldn't be simpler or more delicious to make your own. When thinking of my favorite flavors, coconut and chocolate came to mind. I LOVE Samoa girl scout cookies and that's what this granola reminds me of every morning. No cardboard here!
What you will need:
1 1/2 c. regular oats
1 c. coconut
1/4 c. sliced almonds
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. canola oil
2 T. honey or agave
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat your over to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients (except the choc. chips) in a mixing bowl. Spread in a thin, even layer on a cookie sheet. Bake for 20 min, tossing halfway. Let the granola cool completely and add chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2 weeks.
