Chocolate Almond Butter Granola
This crunchy, chocolatey granola combines rich cocoa and creamy almond butter with wholesome oats for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with just seven simple ingredients, it's oil-free, vegan-friendly, and creates its own chocolate cereal milk when served with your favorite milk.
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats not quick oats
- ½ cup creamy almond butter unsweetened, just almonds
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey if not vegan
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks dairy-free if needed
- ¼ cup sliced almonds optional
- 2 tbsp chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds (if using), and chia seeds (if using).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the almond butter and maple syrup until smooth and combined, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir the cacao powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt into the almond butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the chocolate almond butter mixture over the oats and stir until all oats are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down firmly to create clusters.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, stirring gently halfway through (being careful not to break up all the clusters).
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The granola will continue to crisp as it cools.
- Once completely cooled, mix in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
For extra crunch, press the granola mixture firmly onto the baking sheet before baking. If you prefer a grain-free option, substitute the oats with a mixture of chopped nuts and seeds. For a nut-free version, replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter. The granola will create its own chocolate milk when served with your favorite dairy or plant-based milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg
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