Chocolate Nut Granola
/An easy homemade crunchy granola that is super easy to make and the perfect breakfast or dessert topping. Made with rolled oats, cocoa powder and golden syrup.
Add your favourite nuts or seeds for a crunchy, nutty chocolate granola breakfast treat. Easy to make and even easier to eat. Sprinkle on top of plain yoghurt and a swirl of maple syrup.
Crunchy Chocolate Nut Granola.
Meet your new favourite breakfast food. It’s rich and chocolatey but not too sweet. I made this amazing crunchy nut chocolate granola over the weekend and couldn’t wait to share it with you.
It was so good in fact, I think it might be the perfect weekend breakfast food. You can customise it using whatever extras you like best. I used a selection of chopped nuts and seeds (pecans, hazelnuts, brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds).
If you don’t like those, dried fruit or coconut flakes would be delicious. Or how about pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup?
Dark Chocolate Cocoa Granola.
This granola mix is a nice mix without being too sweet. The cocoa means it contains just the right amount of chocolatey flavour and is the perfect topping for yoghurt, smoothie bowls or simple enjoyed with milk.
Easy to make, totally customisable, crunchy and delicious. Great for an easy breakfast on the go. Spread it out thin on a baking sheet or leave as clusters. Crisp it up in the oven for a crunchy, nutty breakfast topping.
Ingredients (makes around 16 servings).
200g rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
100g assorted nuts or seeds
70g light brown sugar
50g cocoa powder
90ml golden syrup
50ml vegetable oil (or your preferred oil of choice)
Optional extras: Replace golden syrup with agave or maple syrup. Add some semisweet chocolate chips or maybe some of your favourite chocolate bar chopped up.
You could even swap out some of the nuts and seeds for dried fruit like cranberries or figs.
You’ll also need a mixing bowl, a large baking sheet and some parchment paper.
How long does granola last?
Homemade granola can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 months.
Chocolate Nut Granola Recipe.
1. Preheat oven to 120°c/gas 1/2.
2. Mix the oats, nuts and sugar together.
3. In a separate bowl mix the cocoa, syrup and vegetable oil.
4. Combine the two mixtures.
5. Spread out onto a baking tray.
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until dry and crispy.
7. Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container.
8. Enjoy with milk or yoghurt.
This is definitely a new favourite. I'm already planning on making more. Pecans and maple syrup anyone? Or maybe banana chips and peanut butter?
