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Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Granola Recipe

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This Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Granola is a wholesome, 9-ingredient recipe combining gluten-free oats, nuts, chia seeds, and rich cocoa powder, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. Infused with sea salt and optionally studded with vegan dark chocolate, this granola offers a perfect balance of plant-based protein, fiber, and indulgent flavor, making it an ideal breakfast or snack for vegans and gluten-free eaters.

  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 half-cup servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped raw nuts (almonds, pecans, and/or walnuts)
  • 1/4 cup desiccated or shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 Tbsp coconut or organic cane sugar (or other dry sweetener of choice)
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (plus more to taste, or other liquid sweetener of choice)

Optional

  • 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips or chunks (preferably sweeter chocolate like Trader Joe’s 72% dark chocolate bar)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 340 degrees F (171 C) to prepare for baking the granola evenly.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a food processor or mixing bowl, add the oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, chia seeds, coconut sugar, sea salt, and cocoa powder. Pulse a few times in the processor or stir well by hand until combined.
  3. Warm Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, gently warm the coconut oil and maple syrup until melted and fully combined, creating a smooth liquid mixture.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the warmed coconut oil and maple syrup mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. If using a food processor, this step will break down the oats and nuts to create a finer texture, but this is optional.
  5. Spread and Bake: Evenly spread the granola mixture on a baking sheet (use multiple sheets if making larger batches). Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 24 minutes until the granola is fragrant and a deep golden brown, stirring halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
  6. Cool and Add Chocolate: Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, stir in the vegan dark chocolate chips or chunks if using.
  7. Store: Transfer the cooled granola to an airtight container. It keeps fresh at room temperature for 2-3 weeks or can be frozen for up to one month or longer for extended storage.

Notes

  • For a finer granola texture, use a food processor to pulse the dry ingredients before mixing with wet ingredients.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or sugar according to your taste preferences.
  • Store granola in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
  • The granola is freezer-friendly for up to 1 month, making it easy to prepare in bulk.
  • Use a vegan dark chocolate with a sweeter profile to balance the slight bitterness from the cocoa powder and sea salt.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/sea-salt-dark-chocolate-granola-recipe/