Chocolate Orange Granola
Enjoy the combination of bitter-sweet chocolate granola with sweet citrusy candied orange peel in this Chocolate Orange Granola.
Servings: cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, virgin coconut oil is preferred, melted
- 1/2 cup honey/maple syrup
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup diced candied orange peels
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180°C. Line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix coconut sugar, salt, coconut oil, honey, and cocoa powder until well incorporated. Stir in the oats, nuts, and seeds until well coated.
- Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Let the granola cool completely undisturbed for clumpy granola or stir occasionally if you do not want clumpy granola. Top with candied orange peels and chocolate chips. Store granola in an airtight container.
Notes
Keep your batch of granola in an airtight container on the counter or in the pantry for up to one month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg
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