Healthy Chocolate Almond Granola

Delicious chocolate almond granola that nobody will know is actually good for you. The chocolate makes it an indulgent morning cereal, or a mid-afternoon snack. The chia seeds add an energy boost. The flax seeds and hemp hearts provide healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Store in an airtight container.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons hemp seed hearts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 50 minutes.

Step 3

Mix oats, almonds, coconut, chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp hearts together in a bowl. Mix honey, orange juice, and vanilla extract together in a separate large bowl. Add oat mixture to honey mixture; stir well until evenly coated. Spread granola onto ungreased baking sheet.

Step 4

Mix chocolate chips into granola; cool to room temperature.