Red Velvet Cake Granola

Red Velvet cake was originally a red-colored chocolate cake and gained popularity during World War II when a shortage of food coloring led bakers to use beet juice for coloring.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Red Velvet Cake Granola

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup Almonds, chopped
• 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoon Honey
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped almonds, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red food coloring, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and honey.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir the granola to ensure even baking.
7. Return the granola to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until it is crisp and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet.
9. In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
10. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the cooled granola.
11. Allow the cream cheese drizzle to set for 30 minutes.
12. Once set, break the granola into clusters and store in an airtight container.
13. Serve as a delicious snack or sprinkle over yogurt or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 14g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.