Description
A crunchy, grain-free granola packed with nuts, coconut, cacao, and dark chocolate. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and baked until crispy for a rich, chocolatey breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (160g) almonds
- 1 cup (110g) pecans
- ½ cup (40g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup (43g) sunflower seeds
- ½ cup (131g) almond butter
- 3 tablespoons (40g) coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup (20g) raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons (114g) maple syrup or raw honey
- ¼ cup (30g) cacao nibs
- ½ cup (82g) dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Coarsely chop the almonds, pecans, and sunflower seeds using a knife, blender, or food processor. If using a processor or blender, pulse briefly so some larger chunks remain.
- Transfer the chopped nuts and seeds to a mixing bowl. Add the shredded coconut, almond butter, melted coconut oil, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Mix well with a spatula until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet, leaving small gaps so the granola bakes evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture becomes dry and lightly crispy.
- Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow the granola to cool completely. Break into clusters with a spoon, then mix in the dark chocolate chips and cacao nibs.
Notes
- Allow the granola to cool completely before adding chocolate chips so they do not melt.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1–2 weeks.
- Serve with yogurt, milk alternatives, smoothie bowls, or enjoy as a snack.
- For larger clusters, press the mixture firmly onto the baking sheet before baking.
- Raw honey can be used instead of maple syrup for a slightly different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/15 batch (~1/3 cup)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
