Phew, does it feel good to write again! I wanted to share a recipe with you that I feel is a step above. There is nothing like the taste of chocolate, honey, peanut butter and deliciousness all in one bite. I also like challenges and I love nothing more than to adapt a "normal" recipe and make it Gluten free.
This particular one I got from Ms. Giada De Laurentiis who with her Italian accent and talks about pasta and pancetta does not cook gluten free- that doesn't mean I still don't love her. Here is an adapted version of her recipe. YUMMM
Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
1 egg white
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup (1-stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups Gluten Free Bob's Red Mills Whole Oats
1/2 cup mixed nuts , toasted, *see Cook's Note
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
Directions
* Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
*Spray a 7 by 10 3/4-inch nonstick baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
* Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
*Spray a 7 by 10 3/4-inch nonstick baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
*Lay a 6 by 18-inch piece of parchment paper in the pan, allowing the excess paper to hang over the sides.
*Spray the parchment paper lightly with cooking spray.
*In a medium bowl, using a hand beater, beat the egg white until frothy.
*In a medium bowl, using a hand beater, beat the egg white until frothy.
*Stir in the peanut butter, brown sugar, and honey.
*Add the melted butter, oats and mixed nuts.
*Stir to combine, then add the chocolate chips.
*Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing lightly to form an even layer. Bake until the edge of the mixture begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
*Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing lightly to form an even layer. Bake until the edge of the mixture begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
*Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares and serve.
*Cook's Note: To toast mixed nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
*Cook's Note: To toast mixed nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
This was such a fun and easy thing to make. I had friends over that night for a little dinner party and they definitely enjoyed them. The best part was that no one knew they were gluten free! The other tip is that they are SO versatile. They make a great dessert, kids can easily grab them for a snack or crumbled up, they are fantastic on top of plain yogurt for quick gluten free snack!!
Like I said, I love a challenge and when my girlfriends "manhandled" the GF granola you know you did a good job. I look forward to hearing about your GF experience. Enjoy these fun little decedent desserts!
xo,
Amanda
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