Posted by Renée Leonard-Stainton on 30 October 2013 - 12:46pm
Cacao & Coconut Granola
'Tis a good morning when you start your day with chocolatey goodness. This deliciously crunchy granola is the stuff dreams are made of and it's not cause for nutritional alarm like many store-bought cereals. Made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, nuts & super foods, you can be sure you're hitting the ground running with nutritous fuel. The bitterness of the cacao perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the dates & honey & the coconut flavour subtely creeps in for that bounty-esque touch. A sure-fire hit for the whole family...
'Tis a good morning when you start your day with chocolatey goodness. This deliciously crunchy granola is the stuff dreams are made of and it's not cause for nutritional alarm like many store-bought cereals. Made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, nuts & super foods, you can be sure you're hitting the ground running with nutritous fuel. The bitterness of the cacao perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the dates & honey & the coconut flavour subtely creeps in for that bounty-esque touch. A sure-fire hit for the whole family...
Method
- Preheat oven to fan bake 160°. In a large baking tray, mix together oats, coconut & salt. Set aside
- In a small saucepan, combine oil, honey, & cacao powder. Bring to a gentle boil & remove immediately from heat. Stir in vanilla
- Drizzle syrup over oat mixture; toss with a wooden spoon until oat mixture is fully coated
- Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden (about 25 minutes)
- Remove from oven & mix in almonds, dates & cacao nibs. Let granola cool completely before storing in an air tight container
- Serve with banana, coconut or natural yoghurt & almond milk
- Enjoy! x
