Vickys Chocolate Granola

12 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 65 grams hulled sunflower seeds
  • 45 grams dessicated/shredded coconut
  • 60 grams gluten free rolled oats
  • 30 ml coconut oil in liquid state
  • 30 ml maple or agave syrup
  • 35 grams sunflower butter, see my recipe link below, or peanut butter
  • 15 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp strong brewed black coffee
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 60 grams chocolate chips, I use 'Moo-Free', vegan soy-free brand or my own homemade chocolate piped into chips, link below

Directions

  1. 1
    Pre-heat the oven to gas 3 / 150C / 350F & line and lightly grease a baking tray
  2. 2
    Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry frying pan.
  3. 3
    You'll smell a nutty smell and they'll turn a golden colour when done
  4. 4
    Let them cool then mix with the coconut and oats.
  5. 5
    Set aside
  6. 6
    In a small pan over a medium heat, melt together the oil, syrup, sunflower butter, cocoa, sugar, coffee, vanilla and salt to make a chocolate sauce
  7. 7
    Pour over the seed/coconut/oat mix and stir in to give everything an even coating
  8. 8
    Bake for 10 minutes, take the tray out and give the granola a stir, then bake a further 10 minutes
  9. 9
    Let it fully cool then mix in the chocolate chips
  10. 10
    Use as an ice cream or yogurt topping or add to your breakfast cereal or porridge for a little chocolatey crunch!
  11. 11
    Keep in a lidded jar in the fridge for up to a week
  12. 12
    Makes around 280g / 2 cups

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