Hazelnut Orange Granola

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

40 minutes

Made with pieces of roasted hazelnut, chunks of dark chocolate, and lots of fresh orange zest, this crispy and crunchy granola makes a great addition to springtime breakfasts and snacks. Try layering it with yogurt, segmented oranges, and tangy golden berries for a tasty treat.

Ingredients

3 cups Large Flake Quaker^® Oats
2 cups raw hazelnut, peeled
1 large egg white
2 tbsp cold water
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 orange, zested
1/4 tbsp kosher salt
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate, chopped

How to make it

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine oats and hazelnuts. Pulse a few times until coarse in texture.
In a large bowl, whisk together egg white, water, oil, honey, vanilla, orange zest, and salt. Add oat and hazelnut mixture and mix well to coat.
Pour granola onto prepared baking tray and spread out evenly. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even browning.
Remove from oven and allow to completely cool. Then add in chocolate chunks and mix to combine.
To serve, layer with yogurt and fruit (orange segments and golden berries).

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Name: Hazelnut Orange Granola
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Ingredients: 3 cups Large Flake Quaker® Oats 2 cups raw hazelnut; peeled 1 large egg white 2 tbsp cold water 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 orange; zested 1/4 tbsp kosher salt 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate; chopped