Oil-Free Chocolate Granola (vegan, gluten-free)
Oil-free chocolate granola is exactly what your morning (and snacking) routine needs! It is also naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Servings: 2 and 1/2 cups (625 mL)
Ingredients
- 2 cups 200 g rolled oats (certified GF, as needed)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts or seeds
- 1/2 cup 118 mL water
- 1/4 cup 48 g coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/3 cup 27 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crispy brown rice cereal GF version of Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (160C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, coconut and nuts/seeds.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the water, coconut sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Bring to a boil, whisking, until blended and smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes longer (sugar should be completely dissolved). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, if using. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour cocoa mixture over oat mixture, stirring to coat. Stir in the crisp rice cereal, stirring to coat. Spread in a thin even layer on the prepared baking sheet (do not space apart, press mixture together into a rectangle to promote clusters).
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until granola is completely dry (do not stir). Remove from oven and cool completely on baking sheet.
- Break up granola into pieces with hands or a wooden spoon. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Storage: Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.8g | Protein: 5.7g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Sodium: 162.5mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11.7g