Description
Cookies and Cream Granola offers a delightful blend of oats, almonds, and delicious Oreo thins. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or as a snack, boasting an irresistible flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter or avocado oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 10 oreo thins, chopped
- 1 cup mini white chocolate chips
- optional: add in mini oreos if you wish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, hemp hearts, and kosher salt.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter or avocado oil, maple syrup, and brown sugar over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined and coated.
- Spread the granola mix evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking.
- Once baked, toss the granola and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- After cooling, mix in half of the mini white chocolate chips and the chopped Oreos. Let cool completely and then add the remaining chocolate chips.
Notes
Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks for maximum freshness.
Feel free to substitute the butter with avocado oil for a lighter version.
You can add in mini Oreos for an extra touch of crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
