Pistachios as a member of the nut family are high in protein. There is 6 grams of protein in one serving equal to 49 pistachio kernels or 1 oz of nuts. The amino acids gathered from breaking down the nuts are used to repair tissues or create new molecules. Vitamin B6 is also gained from pistachio nuts. Vitamin B6 helps protect the body from cardiovascular disease, cancers, and some cognitive functions bad for the body.
The following recipe is perfect for the campaign Make Chocolate count. This campagin goes til the end of Easter. The best part is this recipe also has pistachio nuts which is the nut of the day.
3 1/2 cups quick oats
4 Tbs butter
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1/4 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
In a medium sauce pan melt butter and honey then add in brown sugar and mix until completely combined.
Stir in oats and mix until evenly coated then spread in an even layer on a lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Allow to cool and stir in your dried cranberries, pistachios, almonds, and chocolate chips.
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Your chocolate pistachio granola recipe is simply mouthwatering! I love how you've combined the rich flavor of chocolate with the nuttiness of pistachios to create a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. The step-by-step instructions you've provided make it easy for anyone to follow along and whip up a batch of this tasty granola at home. Plus, I appreciate how versatile this recipe is—you can enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or even on its own as a crunchy snack. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe—I can't wait to give it a try and add it to my breakfast rotation!
ReplyDeleteThis chocolate pistachio granola recipe has the best combination of ingredients. Adding this recipe to my favorites! Stephanie
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of pistachio to granola! They're both so good separately, it makes perfect sense to combine them
ReplyDeleteChocolate AND pistachios? This is a match made in heaven! I'll have to make these this week, as they look like an awesome snack for me to bring with me to the office for when I get peckish.
ReplyDeletewell, I love chocolate as well as I love pistachios. So, I must try your Chocolate Pistachio Granola! Will let you know how I liked it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great snack to bring along on a hike or trip. I'd love to munch on a healthy snack like this.
ReplyDeleteoh yes, I am a fan of this granola. I haven't had any in the house for awhile, and I was just thinking about it today!
ReplyDeleteI never thought to add pistachio to my granola; it seems like it might be worth the try. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the combination of this chocolate pistachio granola recipe. It is so delicious and so easy to make!
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