Coconut Cacao Granola (Low FODMAP)
10 Minutes prep • 20 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Lactose-free • Vegan • Makes 6 cups • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3
Your gut biome loves cacao (the “real deal” when it comes to chocolate) and coconut and so many nuts and seeds. So why not put them all together and make them delicious? This chocolatey granola might just make you a convert and you may never go back to “plain old” granola again! It’s very easy to make, oh so delicious, and it stores well for up to 6 weeks (if you don’t eat it all before then.)
Ingredients
3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
2 cups nuts and/or seeds, I used sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and flax seeds (pecans or walnuts would be good too)
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries (optional)
2 tablespoons chia seeds (white or black)
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/3 cup cacao nibs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
(1) Prepare: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
(2) Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, cranberries, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, cacao powder, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and salt together. Stir to mix evenly.
(3) Mix liquid ingredients: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Heat on the stove or in the microwave just to melt the coconut oil. Stir to blend, then pour over the dry ingredients and stir well to coat.
(4) Bake: Spread out in one even layer in a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet. (I like using the roasting pan because it’s easier to stir halfway through when you have a pan with higher sides.) Bake for 10 minutes, then use a spatula to stir and rotate the mixture (so nothing gets too brown). Bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
(5) Plate and serve: This granola is delicious on its own but if you like, you may serve it with yogurt or milk and fresh berries.
Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!
Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted.
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