Chocolate granola with almonds and hazelnuts might seem decadent for breakfast but make your own and it can be enjoyed! Cacao does have health benefits. Due to its flavonoid and magnesium content, it is supportive of cardiovascular health. The key is to use good quality chocolate with a high percentage of cacao solids and raw cacao powder so that the sugar content is minimised and nutrient content is maintained from minimal processing.
Chocolate granola with almonds and hazelnuts
Chocolate granola with almonds and hazelnuts might seem decadent for breakfast but make your own and it can be enjoyed! Cacao does have health benefits. Due to its flavonoid and magnesium content, it is supportive of cardiovascular health. The key is to use good quality chocolate with a high percentage of cacao solids and raw cacao powder so that the sugar content is minimised and nutrient content is maintained from minimal processing.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 500g oats (GF if required)
- 100g chopped almonds
- 100g chopped hazelnuts
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 100g 85% chocolate
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil and chocolate over low heat.
- Add to all the other ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Place mixture onto baking tin lined with greaseproof paper.
- Bake in the oven at 160°C for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 30 minutes before placing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
