Cookie Butter Granola Clusters with Cacao Nibs
Oats, almonds, and walnuts are coated in a brown sugar cinnamon caramel, infused with the addictive flavor of cookie butter. cacao nibs provide a chocolate-y crunch to these granola clusters.
Servings: 8
Calories: 410kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup cookie butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg whites (large)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons molasses
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, and walnuts, and set aside.
- Place the remaining ingredients in a smaller bowl, and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture over the oats and nuts, and toss to coat.
- Spread the granola, in an even layer, on a lined baking sheet, pressing down with the back of a spatula to compact it, and leaving an open space in the center of the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stir, press to compact, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Cool completely, on the baking sheet, and break into clusters. Toss with cacao nibs, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg