Description
Chocolate coffee granola is the perfect make ahead breakfast or snack. It has cocoa powder and coffee grounds baked right in. So easy to make!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups gluten free old fashioned oats
- 1 cup raw nuts of choice (cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts* are all good)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (if you’re not a fan than swap for more oats or nuts)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup ground coffee (use decaf if you want to avoid the caffeine)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mix: Add the oats, nuts, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, and ground coffee to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine. Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined and the granola is wet.
- Bake: Transfer the granola to an extra large rimmed baking sheet (or use two large baking sheets) and spread the granola out so it’s in an even layer and not too crowded. Bake for 10 minutes, stir and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 5 ish minutes to prevent burning. Be careful because it does burn easily.
- Cool: allow the granola to cool completely – it will crisp up as it cools.
- Serve: eat as is or with milk of choice or some Greek yogurt.
- Store: Store leftovers in air tight containers at room temperature for up to 1 week
Notes
*Hazelnuts: hazelnuts would be especially great with the coffee and chocolate. Follow the steps inthis recipe for how to pre-roast and remove the skins if you use hazelnuts.
