CHOCOLATE GRANOLA WITH AMARANTH & DRIED PLUMS

Call them dried plums or prunes, but make sure to put them in there

This batch of granola is simply too good. As I told you before, I am obsessed with different varieties of granola, whether savoury or sweet. What I like about granola is not only the crunch and the taste (obviously, taste is the main part here), but also how diverse it is! After the pecan and coconut granola that I posted about, I thought it was time for a follow-up to keep your pantry rotating, your breakfast exciting and your taste buds celebrating. So here we are, with a new recipe and a new batch of granola! Go ahead and heat your ovens, folks, cause this chocolate storm is about to hit your kitchen!

Servings: 1 big jar

Total time: 30 min

For the granola

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats

½ cup buckwheat

1 cup amaranth

½ cup sunflower seeds

½ cup pumpkin seeds

¼ cup sesame seeds

½ cup almonds, coarsely chopped

⅓ cup organic coconut oil, melted

⅓ cup coconut syrup (maple syrup, agave and honey also work)

3 tablespoons raw cacao

2 tsp cinnamon

pinch of salt

add ins

¾ cup dried plums, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C on fan mode.

2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, buckwheat, amaranth, cacao, cinnamon and salt. Give the mix a rough stir.

3. In a small pan, melt the coconut oil and along with the agave (or honey/maple syrup), add to the rest.

4. Give it all a thorough stir to make sure the liquids are mixed in well. Allow little clusters to form which you will be very gratefule for in your lush morning bowl of granola!

5. Line a large baking tray with baking paper and evenly spread the granola onto it.

6. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, then give it a good stir and bake for another 10 until the nuts are crunchy and the oats are golden brown (check every now and then because the bits on the edge of the tray tend to burn quickly).

7. Once the granola has cooled a little, add the chopped dried plums.

8. Transfer your granola to a jar or other air-tight container to keep fresh and ready to use in the morning.

9. Serve this wonderfully chocolaty crunch on top of your yoghurt of choice (I used unsweetened soy yoghurt), along with fresh fruits, a drizzle of peanut butter and some extra cinnamon. What a start into your glorious, delicious & nutritious day!