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dark chocolate granola with dehydrated raspberries in a bowl with milk and a spoon.
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Dark Chocolate Granola with Dehydrated Raspberries

This dark chocolate granola tastes decadent from the mix of cacao powder, dark chocolate chunks and cacao nibs. Dehydrated raspberries add a tangy and light crunch that gives the granola extra flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Keyword: easy granola, granola, healthy granola, lower fat granola, mouthwatering granola, not too sweet granola
Servings: 12 1/2c servings
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Kathy Marshall

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment baking sheets makes clean up and storing easier

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups rolled oats NOT quick cooking
  • 1 cup coconut flakes large and unsweetened, not the bags of sweetened and shredded
  • 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate cut into chunks, or use chips
  • 1/2 cup dehydrated raspberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300.
  • Toss the 2 3/4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup coconut flakes, 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds, and 1 cup raw walnuts together in a large bowl.
  • Heat the trio of 3 tbsp maple syrup, 3 tbsp dark brown sugar, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a small pot over medium-low heat, whisk until sugar is dissolved then remove from heat immediately.
  • Drizzle the melted trio over the mixture and use a silicone spatula to toss until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the granola mixture onto a parchment-covered cookie sheet (with sides).
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the 1/4 cup cacao powder evenly over the sticky granola mixture and use the spatula to evenly toss and incorporate the cacao throughout the granola mixture, then do the same with the 2nd half of the cacao powder.
  • Bake for approximately 30 min, or until the granola looks golden, but not too brown. (check and toss at about 20 minutes).
  • Upon removing from oven, sprinkle 1/2 of the 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped) over the granola and toss with spatula some, then leave to cool.
  • Once the granola is fully cooled, toss in the 1/2 cup dehydrated raspberries (crumble a bit), 1/4 cup cacao nibs and other half of the chocolate chunks/chips. If you add additional dried fruit, add that in now as well.
  • A good way to move the granola into a jar for storage is to lift the sides of the parchment paper in such a way to create a pouring vessel and pour the granola right into the jar.

Notes

Nuts/Seeds: be sure to use RAW seeds/nuts since they will toast in the oven.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 56grams | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg | Magnesium: 88mg