How to Make Chocolate Granola | Vegan & Gluten-Free

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar than standard chips.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive than mixed nuts.

Add old fashioned rolled oats to a bowl.

Add salt, coconut oil, and honey to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

If the peanut butter is too thick, melt it in the oven or microwave to loosen it before mixing.

Transfer the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper or foil.

Spread the mixture evenly on the tray to prevent clumping.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, checking periodically to avoid burning.

Chop salted almonds into smaller pieces.

After 15 minutes, scrape the granola to ensure even cooking and distribution of ingredients.

Return the granola to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Let the granola cool for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring it to a bowl.

Add chopped pistachios, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and dried cranberries to the bowl.

Mix everything together until well combined.

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