HEALTHY CHOCOLATE ALMOND GRANOLA

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Delicious chocolate almond granola that nobody will know is actually good for you. The chocolate makes it an indulgent morning cereal, or a mid-afternoon snack. The chia seeds add an energy boost. The flax seeds and hemp hearts provide healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by mgallina

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Cereals Granola Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
2 tablespoons hemp seed hearts
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Mix oats, almonds, coconut, chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp hearts together in a bowl. Mix honey, orange juice, and vanilla extract together in a separate large bowl. Add oat mixture to honey mixture; stir well until evenly coated. Spread granola onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 50 minutes.
Mix chocolate chips into granola; cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 11.5 g