"This chocolate granola is satisfyingly crunchy, sweet, and healthy! It’s also vegan, gluten-free, and sweetened completely with dates."
Chocolate Date Granola
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 3/4 cup date paste
- 1/4 cup nut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups rice cereal
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F and set aside a lined baking sheet.
Step 2
Mix together date paste, nut butter, and vanilla until a smooth paste forms.
Step 3
Add rolled oats, rice cereal, cocoa powder, pumpkin seeds, instant coffee, cinnamon and Kosher salt and mix until evenly combined. You may want to use your hands to mix the date mixture into the oat mixture.
Step 4
Spread granola out onto the lined baking sheet, using your hands or a spatula to press the granola down flat. Bake 20 minutes, carefully turning over once halfway through, then remove from oven, mix in chocolate, and let cool completely.
Step 5
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Enjoy!