Chocolate-Covered Stovetop Granola
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Toasting the ingredients and then coating them with chocolate gives this crunchy mix a healthy dessert vibe.
Author: Alisa Fleming
Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or brown rice syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 to 10 drops vanilla stevia, to taste
- Big pinch salt
- 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons dried blueberries (or berries of choice)
- 2 ounces dairy-free dark chocolate
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetener, oil, vanilla, stevia, and salt.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the oats to the skillet, and toast, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until they just lightly brown and are fragrant. Add the coconut and cook and stir for just 20 seconds. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the coconut oil mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet, immediately add the berries and chocolate, and stir until thoroughly combined. Roughly flatten the mixture, and let it sit to harden. If you can't wait, place it in the refrigerator or freezer to hasten the process.
- Break it up into smaller pieces, and store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer. Storing it in the freezer preserves the freshness and gives it a firmer, crunchier texture.
Notes
Cinnamon SuperSeed Variation: Substitute sunflower seed butter for the coconut oil and hemp seeds for the coconut. Omit the blueberries, but whisk ⅜ teaspoon ground cinnamon into the sweetener mixture.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe Calories: 225 Fat: 12.1g Saturated fat: 7.9g Carbohydrates: 22.6g Sugar: 11.4g Sodium: 42mg Fiber: 3.9g Protein: 3.8g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-covered-stovetop-granola