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Chocolate, Banana and Almond Butter Granola

13 June 2013
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Most supermarket granolas are packed with sugar, preservatives and trans fats. This is the perfect alternative – it tastes even better! It is so wholesome and nutritious. I know you’ll love it! I like to eat this granola with yoghurt and fruit – nice and chunky. I also top all my smoothies with it for the crunch factor!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free oats or quinoa flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. flax or pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. almond butter
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup OR stevia powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla powder
  • 1-2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates (optional)
  • 1 mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs
  • 1/4 cup coconut chips/flakes
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter, melted
  • Pinch or two of Himalayan salt

 

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180 C.
  2. In a food processor, combine the nuts, coconut flakes, seeds. cacao, dates (OK if you just mix with your hands and leave the nuts whole).
  3. Heat the coconut oil, mashed banana and maple syrup on the stove.
  4. Once the nuts and seeds are chopped, mix in the oats, cinnamon and vanilla.
  5. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, banana and almond butter to the dry ingredients.
  6. Spread evenly on greased baking paper (I spray it with olive oil) on a tray and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until golden, turning halfway.
  7. When golden, remove and cool immediately to get it crispy. Break it into ‘granola’ like pieces.

 

Note:

You can add any ingredients to the above recipe – work with what you’ve got in your pantry!

 

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