Betty's Chocolate Cranberry Granola

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

almond butter

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Peanut butter is often less expensive than almond butter.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Chocolate chunks can be more affordable.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a more economical dried fruit option.

In a large bowl, mix 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats, 1 ½ cups instant oats, ¾ cup wheat germ, ½ cup slivered almonds, ½ cup chopped pecans, ½ cup English walnuts, ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup dried cranberries, and 21 ounces sweetened condensed milk.

Pour into a large baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking oil spray.

Bake at 325 degrees (F) about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing clumps of granola to form.

When granola is golden, remove from oven and place in a serving bowl. Cool.

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