Cacao Granola
Tastes like a treat but good for you too. Enjoy for breakfast with yoghurt or nut milk. Or munch on a handful as an afternoon snack.
(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
Makes:
400g
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) almonds, chopped
- 2/3 cup (100g) cashews, walnuts or pecans (or a mix)
- ¼ cup (30g) pepitas or sunflower seeds
- 1½ cups (100g) coconut flakes
- ¼ cup (40g) cacao
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Method
- Preheat oven to fan force 120C.
- Add nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cacao, cinnamon and sea salt to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla.
- Mix together using your hands (wear disposable gloves). Combine well until mixture becomes wet and glossy.
- Spread granola evenly onto a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 45 minutes until crunchy. Turn granola half way through baking using a spatula.
- Cool completely on oven tray and store in an airtight jar.
- Serve with nut milk or yoghurt and berries for breakfast. Or enjoy a handful as an afternoon snack.