Chocolate Nut Superfood Granola Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
10 cups
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
North American
Chocolate Nut Superfood Granola Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by toasting quinoa until golden to add nuttiness and texture. This is mixed with oats, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, chia seeds, hemp hearts, cacao nibs, and dried fruit to build layers of flavor and nutrition. A hot mixture of honey, coconut oil, and sea salt is poured over these dry ingredients to bind them during baking.
Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, the granola is baked at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes, stirred twice to promote even baking. Once golden and aromatic, the granola crisps up as it cools. Chopped dark chocolate is folded in afterward to create pockets of melting chocolate throughout without overwhelming the crisp texture.
This granola works well as a breakfast topping with milk or yogurt or eaten as a crunchy snack. The combination of superfoods and chocolate makes it a satisfying treat with varied textures and flavors.
The notes suggest any variety of nuts can be used, and dried fruit can be chosen based on preference, recommending chopping larger fruits to blend well.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup quinoa
- 2 cups rolled oats use gluten-free, if needed
- 1 cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 1 ½ cups nuts see notes, chopped
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- ½ cup dried fruit see notes
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chopped; or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the quinoa to a small dry pan over medium-high heat. Once the quinoa starts to pop, shake the pan frequently until the quinoa is golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Add the oats, coconut, nuts, chia seeds, hemp hearts, cacao nibs, dried fruit, and toasted quinoa to a large bowl and mix well.
- Add the honey, coconut oil, and salt to a small pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Watch it closely as the honey bubbles up a lot.
- Pour the hot honey over the oats and mix well. Transfer the granola mixture to the baking sheet and spread out in an even layer.
- Bake the granola for 35-45 minutes, mixing it twice during baking. Take the granola out of the oven when it turns golden brown and smells amazing. It will crisp as it cools.
- Let the granola cool for 5 minutes then gently stir in the chocolate. It will melt a little and adhere to the oats - just don't mix it too much! Let the granola cool completely before storing it.
Notes
- Use a mix of nuts such as pecans, walnuts, and almonds or your preferred combination.
- Choose dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, blueberries, currants, and cherries; chop larger dried fruits like dates or apricots for even distribution.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate after baking to prevent it from melting too much and losing texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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