#SundaySupper is ready to munch on recipes full of Crunchy Goodness. I made something a little crunchy, a little chewy, a little nutty, and a whole lotta chocolaty with my Crunchy & Chewy Chocolate Hazelnut Granola.
I have to tell you, I had to laugh when I saw this week’s theme. I mean, the timing was impeccable. The Bug, a little over a week out from having his tonsils removed, has been going through the progression from ice pops to applesauce to smoothies to butternut squash soup to overcooked macaroni and cheese. We finally made it to meatballs and hot dogs.
Baby Smiles just had his first taste of solid food a couple days ago – bananas! Tomorrow we move on to food number two – either rice cereal or butternut squash. I’m already seeing a difference from The Bug. From his first spoonful, he just wanted to eat, eat, eat. Baby Smiles is taking a little more time getting used to the idea of taking food off a spoon, and working it through his mouth and down the hatch. But it is so much fun!
Needless to say, the blender
So The Hubby and I were glad we had a bowl of this sitting around…
Something with texture! Crunch!
Although my waistband wasn’t too happy. This stuff was seriously addictive – basically Nutella crack. Yes, it is granola, and it’s made from oats and nuts, so it’s not like we are talking ice cream and brownies here, but it definitely is more of a dessert-type granola, as opposed to a healthy topping for your Greek yogurt at breakfast. I mean, I am not opposed to chocolate for breakfast (like this oatmeal or this granola or this smoothie), but this one is a bit more decadent.
And speaking of brownies, that’s what this Chocolate Hazelnut Granola tastes like. Only crunchier. Baking the oats coated in Nutella just amplified the chocolaty nuttiness The edge pieces crisped up, while the middle stayed chewy, so when you let it cool and chop it up, you get a little in each bite. Texture galore, and it seriously does start to tire out your teeth. Well, maybe only if you eat half the bowl in one sitting. But one thing that didn’t get third out – my tastebuds. The Hubby declared, “You HAVE to post this recipe. This stuff…crrunch crrrrunch…is sooo…munch munch…goooood!”
Can’t tell you if it was Bug-approved – it disappeared long before he’ll be ready to start swallowing it again.
If you put it in a bowl, it will stick together, so I recommend storing it in a plastic bag so you can bang it around bait every once in awhile to break it up to sprinkle over some yogurt or ice cream. Unless you just want to gnaw on big hunks straight out of the bowl. Not that I would know anything about that…
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Crunchy & Chewy Chocolate Hazelnut Granola for #SundaySupper
Granola that tastes like Nutella brownies, only with crunchy bits and chewy chunks!
Ingredients
- One 13 oz. jar (about 1 1/4 c) chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 1/2 c honey (can probably use agave or maple syrup, as well)
- 1/2 t salt
- 3 c old fashioned oats (gluten free, if necessary)
- One 6 oz. bag (about 1-1 1/4 c) hazelnuts, skins removed, if not already (see Note), and coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment or a Silpat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate hazelnut spread, honey, and salt.
- Add oats and hazelnuts, and stir until completely coated.
- Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan, spreading out as much as possible.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes. The longer you bake it, the crunchier it will be, but it will still be liquidy when you take it out of the oven.
- Allow to cool completely on the sheet pan. It will harden as it cools. Break up or chop into pieces.
- Store the granola in an airtight container or a plastic storage bag. If you put it in a container, it will likely stick together, so storing it in a bag is easier if you want to break it apart into smaller pieces.
Enjoy!
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Plus here are all the awesome #SundaySupper Crunchy Goodness recipes:
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Bitterballen from The Urban Mrs. Caprese Wontons from Jane’s Adventure in Dinner Crispy Broccoli Cheddar Bites from Curious Cuisiniere Waldorf Salad from Noshing With The NolandsCrunchy Entrees and Sides:
Crunchy Baked Chicken with Homemade Shake and Bake from Growing Up Gabel Crunchy Crusted Chicken Strips with Chipotle Honey Mustard from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventure Flautas de Rajas con Queso (Cheesy Poblano Pepper Taquitos) from La Cocina de Leslie Penny’s Taco Salad from Webicurean Popcorn Chowder from The ROXX Box Rosemary Garlic Croutons on layered Savoy Cabbage Soup from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen Strawberry and Mozzarella Flatbread from Family FoodieMunch on Snacks:
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Boo Berry Cereal Treats from Pies and Plots Choco-Caramel Squares from Basic N Delicious Chocolate Covered Potato Chip Rice Krispie Treats from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen Chocolate Pecan Biscotti from The Food Army Wife Cookie Brittle from Juanita’s Cocina Double Banana Pie Krispie Treats from What Smells So Good? Honeycomb Crunch Candy from Food Lust People Love Momofuku Chocolate Chip Cornflakes Cookies from Ninja Baking Nutty Wedges with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream from Magnolia Days Salted Caramel Cashew Cookies from Mess Makes Food
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Oh my goodness, Brianne. I can see how your granola would be addictive. Teaming Nutella with oats and nuts is brilliant!
Teaming Nutella with anything is rarely a bad idea 🙂
I kept one last bag of hazelnuts in my pantry that my friend gave me from europe. Now I know what I ll be changing them into. Such a fun snack!
This will be the fastest way to make those hazelnuts disappear! 🙂
I am so addicted to granola and I know I could eat the whole batch in a day! Nutella is such a great idea for granola!!
Thanks Jennifer! Combining two addictive foods is dangerous!
Oh WOW! This looks fantabulous! I can hear the crunch just by looking at it!
Thanks Renee!
I am just going to keep saying, “granola, granola” as I eat this and pretend the calories don’t exist. What a great combination, Brianne!
That is exactly how I justified it 🙂
Your granola looks incredible and I still wouldn’t mind having this for breakfast! 🙂
Well I would have it for beeakfast, but as a mom of a 3 year old, I can’t really advocate that 🙂
Definitely granola crack! It sounds amazing!
You have no idea!
oh my gooodness….. these looks fabulous!
Thanks Isabel! It was so fabulous that I am afraid to make more.
oh my gawd!! I love this . . Nutella crack!!! Totally going to make this! LOVE!
I love it so much I never want to make it again 🙂
First of all, I have to tell you how much I love your nicknames for your kids…it is too cute! And this granola…looks so so so good
Hehe, thanks! It’s what I call them at home, actually, not just made up for the blog 🙂
This is something that would call my name at all hours of the day and night. Nutella crack for sure. My hand would not stay out of the jar.
I held out till I had a chance to take photos, then it was all over. The stuff disappeared!
I already hate you for showing this to me!
LOL!
That looks amazing, I would be crunching down on a ton of it!!
Thanks Tara!
WOW that’s some good lookin’ granola! I could see myself losing control snacking on this!
It is so easy to lose control!
I love granola, especially when it is both crunchy and chewy like this and stays in clumps. Hazelnuts are also some of my faves!
This is the first time I’ve made a granola like this, and I may be a convert!
This looks great and it sounds amazing! Love all the flavors in this granola.
Thanks Heather! Can’t go wrong with chocolate and hazelnuts!
I was dying to figure out how you did it!
It was really easy!
This is something with not only texture but also with incredibly delicious ingredients! Granola crack!
It is pretty addictive!
YUM! This sounds soooooo good. I have all the ingredients at home, do I dare to make this? I’m sure I’ll gobble it up before anyone else has the chance to try it. Great recipe. I can’t wait to make it.
Yeah, I gobbled it up a bit too quickly. Luckily hubby helped… a little.
GIMME!! I’ve been obsessed with hazelnut (and obv. always chocolate) lately and this granola looks INCREDIBLE!
I wonder how it would work with your homemade Nutella!
Brianne this looks seriously amazing. I would be shoving this in my piehole at a rapid pace.
Thanks Kim! And I totally did just that.
It looks so good!! I love nutella! Anyting chocolate is great in my book! Thanks for sharing with #Sunday Supper!
Nutella is the best!!
This + Ice Cream = Happy me!!
I never got to buy a new container of ice cream while I still had some of this around, but I know it would be amazing!!
Yum – what a delicious treat!
It definitely is! Thanks!
Chocolate and hazelnut are naturals together, great idea, Brianne!
Thanks Cindy! It is an amazing combo!
Brianne, I would finish the whole jar of this Chocolate Hazelnuts Granola! Amazing!
Oh I understand… since I did finish it!
ooh, I NEED this chocolate granola! my yogurt would be SO happy
Haha, gotta make your yogurt happy! It’ll make you happy too 🙂
That sounds like Nutella Crack alright. Very, very delicious Nutella Crack!
It totally is!!