Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup (120 ml)
  • ½ cup almond butter (120 g)
  • 5 Tablespoons coconut oil (68 g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (300 g)
  • ½ cup sliced almonds (70 g)
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds (24 g)
  • ½ teaspoon finely ground sea salt
  • ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (85 g)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • Heat the maple syrup, almond butter, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. 
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa powder. 
  • Add the oats, almonds, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Pour the almond butter mixture over the oats. Stir well to combine. 
  • Stir in the chia seeds and spread the granola into an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, or until no longer sticky.
  • Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and allow to cool completely before breaking into chunks.  
  • Serve as is, with your favourite plant-based milk, or as a topping for smoothies, ice cream, or yogurt!