The Best Homemade Granola Recipe

Making homemade granola was my thing in COVID. I was blown away by how much tastier and healthier homemade granola was, and it was a great addition to our rotational breakfasts, as I'm always trying to find quick, easy and healthy meal and snack ideas for my kids. Introducing our: Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Granola, it is vegan, gluten-free, and perfectly sweetened with non-refined sugar. 

For this recipe you will need:

• 3 cups of rolled oats
• 1/3 cup flax meal or any mix-seed powder (the Linwoods mixed seed powder range is excellent)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut shreds
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I used pecans, but you can use any)
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 3 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup liquid coconut oil
• 2 tbsp. hot water
• 2 tsp. vanilla extra
• 1 cup dark chocolate with sea salt chunks of your choice (I love using Hu Kitchen or Hip - of course, use any chocolate you like)

Method:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 350  degrees / 185 C.
2. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine your oats, flax meal, nuts, coconut shreds, chia seeds and cinnamon powder.
4. In a separate bowl, mix your coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and hot water.
5. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
6. Pour out onto the baking tray, pressing down to make a nice even layer.
7. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then rotate the tray and bake for a further 15 minutes.
8. Allow the granola to cool, then break into large clusters.
9. Add in the chocolate chunks and keep in an air-tight container. This will last well for around 2-3 months if kept in the fridge.