The Worlds Best Granola, Naughty Granola

Naughty Granola

2 Ghost Pirates and the Worlds Best Granola

I have had homemade granola on my mind lately. Then I read Dead Pirates of Cawsand, Blue Moon Investigations Book 5 ~ by Steve Higgs. As if I hadn’t already been craving homemade granola, the main character, Tempest Danger Michaels (yes, Danger IS his middle name…) finds the Worlds Best Granola!” He mentions it thirty times in the book! (32 if you include chapter titles) Needless to say, Tempest can not wait to have it. Every. Single. Morning. I’ve made two batches since I just finished this book and they didn’t last long!

I’m actually just finishing up the first ten-book bundle of Blue Moon Investigations. (Blue Moon Investigations Ten Book Bundle: A Humorous Fantasy Adventure Series) It definitely had me laughing out loud! I thought it would be urban fantasy, but it turns out to be a series about disproving the paranormal. It’s silly, and you definitely can’t take it too seriously. The bundle of books pings pretty consistently back and forth, one book from the main character Tempest’s perspective, then the next from another character, Amanda’s perspective. The books give an interesting insight into the male mind, that’s for sure. It’s chock full of boobie jokes, fart humor, dirty talk, and other silliness. As I said, you cannot take it too seriously, but the bundle is a fun, humorous read! And, the granola description will have your mouth watering!

Reading about the world’s best granola thirty times in one book, I, of course, had to make some! Using the description of “John Dory’s Granola” I came up with my own recipe I call “Naughty Granola.” I added some homemade vanilla extract, diced dried probiotic apricots, mixed raisins, almonds, and a bit of coconut, and sweetened it with honey and maple syrup. (Also included in John’s recipe is a super-secret ingredient. I couldn’t find the exact super-secret ingredient (locally in the US) that he used, so I came up with my own super-secret ingredient! You may not want to read the recipe until you’ve read the book so I don’t spoil the surprise of the planet’s best mystery granola recipe!

Spoiler – reading the recipe will spoil the mystery ingredient in the book, so stop here if you plan to read it!

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Naughty Granola

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AKA – John Dory's Naughty Granola!
This granola is a treat! It's based loosely on the description of the World's Best Granola in Steve Higgs Blue Moon Investigations Book 2. It has a yummy mystery ingredient that you will love! Cookies! (Actually Hobnob Biscuits) You can leave out or reduce the mystery ingredient for a less naughty version!
This recipe makes loose granola with some chunks of clustered oats.
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5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 ten 1/2 cup servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • spatula
  • large mixing bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • knife
  • mixing cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Mix 5 tbsp maple syrup, melted coconut oil and honey in medium mixing bowl.
  • Add salt, coconut, vanilla, oats and stir.
  • Spread the mixture on a parchment lined sheet. Set the bowl aside.
    (Prepare the remaining ingredients while granola bakes)
  • Bake for 20 minutes, but check it after ten minutes and move any dark bits to the center of the sheet. Gently flip the granola over with a spatula.
  • While granola bakes, add the raisins to the bowl.
  • Chop the almonds and add to the bowl, or add slivered almonds to the mixing bowl.
  • Crush the biscotti into granola-sized bits and add to the bowl.
    crushed biscotti
  • Dice the apricots and add to the bowl and stir, break up any bits that are sticking together.
    Granola mix ins
  • After the granola has baked for 20 minutes, move any dark bits to the center of the sheet, and gently flip the granola over with a spatula. It should be getting a golden brown color, if not bake another five minutes then, stir in your fruit and nut mixture. Bake another 5 minutes.
    Naughty Granola
  • Again, move any darkened bits to the center of the pan, then drizzle the remaining maple syrup over the top and bake for 3-5 more minutes. Allow a spoonful to cool and taste it to adjust for salt. Drizzle addition maple syrup over it if you like it extra sweet and with more clusters of oats
  • When it's browned nicely, remove the pan from the oven and let it set to cool completely on the sheet.
  • Once it's cooled completely, you can store it in a jar or other container with a tightly fitted lid. Enjoy it with milk, with yogurt and fresh fruit, or right out of the container!

Notes

Granola is super easy to make, and so customizable! This is the first time I’ve made it with crushed cookies. I had to try it after reading about John Dory’s granola in Steve Higg’s Blue Moon Investigations, Book 2.
*The secret ingredient was Hobnob biscuits if you can find them. I had to find a substitute since they are notavailable in the US. 
TIP: For more oat clusters, drizzle more maple syrup over the granola and pack it down as it’s baking.
For a slightly more healthy version, omit or reduce the number of biscotti in the recipe!
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Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
Keyword apricots, biscotti, granola, honey, maple syrup, naughty granola, naughty granola recipe, nonni’s biscotti, oats, raisins
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Nutrition Facts
Naughty Granola
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 73mg3%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 284IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Naughty granola is great in Baked Oatmeal!

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