The Definite Hot Chocolate
Serves 4
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
This would make the perfect quick breakfast or snack. Try love adding this granola to some yogurt and berries for an easy breakfast or snack.
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The base is nuts, oats and chia seeds. To keep things on the healthier side, we went with maple syrup for natural sweetness. And our Öko-Caribe 70% give a flavourful boost to the roasted nuts and seeds.
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Easy to make and delicious to eat, enjoy!
Ingredients
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120g gluten-free rolled oats
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45g chopped pecans and walnuts
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10g chia seeds
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10g cocoa powder
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20g coconut oil
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50ml maple syrup
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40g of our Öko-Caribe 70% dark chocolate, broken into chunks
Method
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Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
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To a blend (or alternatively a mixing bowl), add the oats, nuts, chia seeds, and cocoa powder. Pulse (or stir) to combine.
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In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil and maple syrup until melted and combined. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix or stir well.
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Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes stirring halfway to ensure even baking.
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Let cool completely. Then add the chocolate. If not consuming immediately, place in an air-tight container and consume within a week.