Mini CHIPS AHOY! Snack Time Granola

Name: Mini CHIPS AHOY! Snack Time Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 28
Ingredients: 1 pkg. Mini CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookies; 3 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats; 1 cup almonds; ⅓ cup honey; ¼ cup oil; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 cup dried apricots (about 4 oz.), quartered

Homemade granola is easier than you think! The whole family will enjoy this delicious granola flavored with nuts, dried fruit, Mini CHIPS AHOY! Cookies and cinnamon.

Well-being ChoiceLow Sodium

Nutrition Bonus

This crunchy, low sodium granola makes a great snack for your whole family.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 28 servings, about 1/4 cup each.

Ingredient list

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Mini CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookies
3 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 cup almonds
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup oil
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup dried apricots (about 4 oz.), quartered

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil; set aside.

Combine cookies, oats and nuts in large bowl.

Mix honey, oil, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended. Add to cookie mixture; toss to coat.

Spread onto prepared baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 min. or until granola is lightly toasted, stirring after 10 min. Cool completely. Stir in apricots.

Recipe Tips

How to Store the Granola
Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week before serving.
Chunky Granola
Spread cookie mixture onto prepared baking sheet as directed. Use back of spoon to press cookie mixture into even layer on baking sheet. Bake as directed. Cool completely on baking sheet. Break granola into small pieces; place in bowl. Add apricots; mix lightly.
Variation
Prepare recipe using 8 pkg. (1 oz. each) Mini CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookies and/or your favorite varieties of nuts or dried fruit.
Serving Suggestion
For an easy after-school snack, serve granola with a cold glass of low-fat milk or container of your favorite yogurt.