Chocolate Buckwheat Granola with Dehydrated Cherries
Delightful and nutritious homemade chocolate granola made with a blend of rolled oats, buckwheat groats, and cacao powder. Sweetened with natural ingredients like coconut sugar, maple syrup, and enhanced with the richness of coconut oil and pure olive oil. Customize your crunchy creation with nuts and dehydrated cherries or your choice of dried fruits.
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Servings: 2 3/4 Liter Containers
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 350 grams old fashioned rolled oats
- 100 grams buckwheat oats
- 45 grams coconut sugar substitute turbinado or brown sugar
- 40 grams cacao powder
- 5 grams fine sea salt
- 5 grams vanilla bean paste substitute vanilla extract
- 30 grams coconut oil
- 60 milliliters pure olive oil
- 45 milliliters pure maple syrup
- 100 grams walnuts substitute pecans, slivered almonds, a combination or omit
- 2 handfuls dehydrated cherries substitute dehydrated strawberries, dried fruit of your choice, or omit
- 2 handfuls dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the rimmed baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
Mixing the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, buckwheat oats, coconut sugar, cacao powder, and fine sea salt. Stir well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
- Mix in the nuts.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Add the vanilla bean paste, coconut oil, olive oil, and maple syrup until thoroughly combined and oats are coated.
Baking:
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet(s). Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is fragrant and lightly golden.
Cooling and Adding Extras:
- Once done, remove the baking sheet(s) from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely. Mix in the chocolate chunks and dehydrated cherries (or preferred dried fruit) after the granola has cooled.
Storing:
- Transfer the cooled granola to the weck jars or an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Sweetness: Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the amount of maple syrup or adding more coconut sugar if preferred.
- Nuts: Experiment with various nuts, such as pecans or almonds, or omit them for a nut-free version. If using slivered almonds or smaller nuts, add them to the last half of baking or they may burn.
- Fruits: For a different flavor profile, try using different dehydrated fruits like strawberries or bananas or even try dried cherries for a chewier sweeter bite. Using fresh fruit during serving is delightful as well.
- Storage: Store the granola in a cool, dry place to maintain its freshness and crunchiness.
- Serving: Serve with yogurt or your choice of milk or just enjoy by the handful!
Nutrition
Serving: 60g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg