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Chocolate Sea Salt Granola
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Method
Step 1
Line 12x18” baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. Preheat oven to 325* F.
Step 2
Combine oats, cinnamon, cacao powder, flour and ¼ tsp sea salt in a large bowl and mix together with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Step 3
Add almond butter, melted coconut oil, honey and vanilla to the oat mixture and mix well until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Dump granola onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. Firmly press down granola into the baking sheet with the back of a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Step 5
Place the baking sheet in the oven on the 2nd from the bottom rack and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check during the last few minutes to make sure granola doesn’t burn.
Step 6
After baking, immediately sprinkle mini chocolate chips and the remaining ¼ tsp sea salt onto granola and let the granola cool on the baking sheet for about 30 mins.
Step 7
Once the granola is cooled, break apart into chunks with your fingers and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy!
Step 8
*Variations: Add ¼ - ⅓ cup coconut sugar for sweeter taste. Use peanut butter instead of almond butter. Add ½-1 cup flaked coconut or your favorite nuts. Use maple syrup instead of honey.