Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Granola
Serves 3
5 mins prep
30 mins cook
35 mins total
A healthy, but absolutely delicious Dark Chocolate Almond Granola with the perfect clusters. Naturally sweetened and made with cocoa powder and a bit of coconut oil, it’s a low fat and sugar free treat that’s great for breakfast, a snack or even dessert!
Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almonds, shredded coconut, and salt if using.
Heat a small pot over medium-low, combine maple syrup, sugar substitute, cocoa powder and coconut oil, and cook for 2-3 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
Remove pot from heat, ddd vanilla to pot and stir.
Pour chocolate mixture over oat mixture and stir to combine.
Transfer mixture to baking sheet, spread evenly, and press down to flatten.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Let cool 1-2 hours, then break into clusters. This is required or the granola will be too soft.
Serve with cold milk or just eat plain!
