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a dark ceramic bowl filled with an almond cacao granola accompanied by toasted berries and seeds

Almond Cacao Granola

This Almond Cacao Granola was created out of the love of chocolate and almond butter. It's quick, delicious and a bit addictive! You ready?
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Servings: 10 cups
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Equipment

  • sheet trays
  • small pot
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 4 cups gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup almonds chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup cacao powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 320 (convection if you have it).
  • Chop nuts and add to a large bowl with remaining dry ingredients.
  • In a small pot add oil, syrup, nut butter and vanilla. Stir over medium low heat until combined and pour over dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly and spread into a thin layer onto 2 baking sheets.
  • Bake for 30 minutes turning pans half way.
  • Leave granola to set on pans until they reach room temperature and then release it from the pan.
  • Put in an airtight jar and try not to eat it all at once.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 4mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.