Choc Buckwheat Healthy Granola. Even though it has the word "wheat" in its name, buckwheat is a seed that's more closely related to rhubarb than any grain! Its nutty taste adds subtle sophistication to whatever it touches, and in the case of this granola, it also adds major crunch. This vegan crunchy chocolate & almond butter buckwheat granola is packed to its oat-y edges with goodness.
My chocolate buckwheat granola came about because I wanted something tasty, yet healthy, to add to my breakfast routine. Although I love it, granola can be a bit tricky health-wise. At first blush, it tastes heavy. You can have Choc Buckwheat Healthy Granola using 9 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Choc Buckwheat Healthy Granola
- You need 1 1/2 cups of raw buckwheat.
- It's 2 tbs of olive oil or coconut oil.
- Prepare Pinch of salt.
- You need 1/2 cup of pure cocao.
- It's 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds.
- You need 1 cup of chopped almonds.
- It's 1/4 cup of rice malt syrup or honey (melted).
- It's 1/2 of shredded coconut.
- Prepare 1 cup of chopped dates.
I think I prefer a smaller ratio of buckwheat to oats. So lots of chewing ahead but on the positive side, lots of fibre for moving things along. The perfectly healthy alternative to eating chocolate for breakfast this Easter. This Buckwheat Chocolate Granola is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.
Choc Buckwheat Healthy Granola instructions
- Preheat oven to 180*C.
- Pour all of the dry ingredients in a large mixing and stir well.
- Add melted rice malt syrup and olive or coconut oil and stir well until combined.
- Spread out on a baking tray in baking pallet and bake in the oven for 30-30 minutes on 180*C.
- Chop dates and add them to your granola once cooled.
- Add extra shredded coconut and dried fruit if desired.
- Store in an airtight container and serve for breakfast, as a snack or as a topping on your smoothie bowls.
Pour all of the dry ingredients in a large mixing and stir well. Add melted rice malt syrup and olive or coconut oil and stir well until combined. Chop dates and add them to your. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Choc Buckwheat Healthy Granola This is a delicious, healthy, guilt free, vegan and all natural snack, dessert, breakfast or topping on your smoothie bowls.
