Chocolate Granola with Crunchy Nuts and Seeds

We all need an extra little pick me up in the morning from time to time and then this chocolate granola is the perfect thing. It is also there for you when you just want to give yourself a little more of a luxurious start to the day. It is also great in the afternoon when you get snacky and want something sweet to munch on.

I’m happy to also let you know that it’s dead easy to make and more affordable than the store bought version. If you want to make it a little more budget friendly still you could use more of the seeds and less nuts or change to a more affordable nut option like walnuts. You could also use another liquid sweetener like agave syrup or rice malt syrup. It’ll still be equally delicious, enjoy!

Also check out my other summer brunch worthy recipes that were featured alongside this one in this youtube video; the best tofu scramble with roasted tomatoes and red summer fruit salad.

Malin x

Chocolate Granola

Serves 6-8.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups oats

1 cup seeds

1 cup nuts

1,5 tbsp cacao powder

Pinch of salt

0,25 cup neutral oil, I used rapeseed

0,25 cup maple syrup

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C and line an oven tray with a baking parchment.

Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix to combine.

Add the wet ingredients and mix again until there are no dry spots.

Spread onto the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Making sure to toss it after 10 minutes and then keeping an eye on it not to burn. You want it to be crisp but not go too dark.

Once it is crisp remove it from the oven and allow it to cool on the counter.

When it is coll transfer it to an airtight container and keep for up 2 weeks.

Serve as you wish. I like it with some fresh fruit or berries and vegan yogurt.