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Bowl of chocolate hazelnut granola topped with fresh strawberries, with milk and chocolate in the background

Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
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Ingredients:
  

  • 4 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup natural hazelnuts coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup natural almonds coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup silan (date syrup) or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup neutral oil (grapeseed, or liquid coconut oil)
  • ¼ cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:
 

  • Prep the oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C).
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped hazelnuts, chopped almonds, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  • Add the wet ingredients: Add the silan, oil, and water, and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  • Bake: Spread the mixture onto a large, parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing it down firmly for bigger clusters. Bake for about 30 minutes, mixing at least once during baking so it browns evenly.
  • Cool: Let the granola cool completely on the pan without touching it, this is what helps it form nice big clusters.
  • Add the chocolate: Once fully cooled, stir in the chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate in the same amount).
  • Store: Keep in a sealed container for at least 2 weeks.

Notes:

  • Not very sweet on purpose, double the brown sugar for a sweeter granola.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan before baking and let it cool completely undisturbed for the best, biggest clusters.
  • Add the chocolate chips only after the granola has fully cooled.
  • Maple syrup can be used instead of silan.
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