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Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Bites

A cross between granola and cookies, these little bites are totally addictive.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Hello Veggie

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped dried cherries
  • ½ cup chopped dark chocolate or mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar.
  • In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter and sugars. Add the egg and vanilla and beat  until incorporated.
  • Add the oat mixture and to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the cherries and dark chocolate.
  • Drop heaping teaspoons of batter onto 2 ungreased baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cookies are golden and lightly browning at the edges.
  • Let the granola bites rest on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then finish cooling on wire racks.

Notes

These cookies will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1granola bite | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 5.9g