Super easy and affordable way to eat oats which is chocolate flavored and light crunchy.
Ingredients
Old fashion oats - 4 cups
Almond - 1 cup grounded (you can use hazelnut instead)
Cocoa powder ~ 3 tsp (adjust according to your choice)
Maple syrup ~1 cup
Coconut oil - 2 tbsp (try to use cold press virgin)
Vanilla extract - 1-2 tsp
Pinch of salt
Chocolate chip - 1 cup (as much as you like)
Instructions
Take one big bowl. Add all the dry ingredients except cocoa powder.
Take microwave safe bowl add maple syrup, coconut oil and cocoa powder. Heat it up in the microwave for 20 sec. Mix it all well after adding vanilla extract to the mixture.
Add wet mixture to the dry mixture of oats and nuts. Mix it thoroughly and add it to the oil coated baking tray.
Bake it into 350* F preheated oven for approximately 20 mins or till it will turn light brown.
Let it cool down completely once it is baked.
Store completely cool granola in airtight container for a 7-10 days if it stays. ;)
Eat it as a snack or with the milk or with the yogurt with some fruits.
Notes
If you don't have maple syrup then replace it with honey, agave or sugar syrup.
You can play with the flavors of your choice.
You can add flax seed, chia seed, pumpkin seed or cranberry or some dried fruits and nuts too.
Look for the gluten free oats if you are having allergy with gluten.
Recipe by Cooking Therapist at https://cookingtherapist.com/chocolate-granola/