Grain-free chocolate granola
Throw this crunchy granola on top of some berries and yoghurt, and you have a quick and yummy breakfast, snack or dessert. If you’re on the go, grab a handful for a healthy, lo-carb and sustaining energy boost.
PREPARATION TIME
6 mins
COOKING TIME
20 mins
YIELDS
1 container
notes
Dairy and gluten free, Paleo, Vegetarian, Lo-carb, Keto
INGREDIENTS
3 cups mixed nuts like cashews, macadamias, almonds, walnuts, pecans or pistachios
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup raw cacao powder
1 tsp spices eg cinnamon
3 tbsp healthy fat like coconut oil, ghee or olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup or 1 tbsp stevia
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 160 deg C fan forced
Combine the nuts, seeds, cacao powder and spices in a bowl and mix well
Melt your fat and mix with the maple syrup and/or stevia.
Pour into the bowl with the nuts and mix thoroughly so all the nuts and seeds are coated
Line a baking tray and spread the mixture evenly
Bake for around 20 mins. Half way through, stir the nuts and flatten again to ensure the edges and top don’t burn
Remove from the oven when the coconut is browned, cool and store in a sealed container. Enjoy