This recipe was adapted from Ambitious Kitchen. It is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic peanut butter or cashew butter (or combination)
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup flaxseed
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup almonds roughly chopped (option to roast)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Topping:
- 2 tbsp almonds roughly chopped (option to roast)
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate (chips or bar - 70% cacao)
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan on low, add nut butter, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Remove from heat and fold in flaxseed, chia, hemp, and oats. Next fold in the almonds and shredded coconut.
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Pour granola mixture into 8 X 4 parchment lined loaf pan. Spread evenly, pressing down with spoon or hands. For the topping, press 2 tbsp roughly chopped almonds evenly into the top surface of the granola.
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Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan or double broiler on low until smooth, stirring throughout. Drizzle the melted chocolate diagonally over the granola.
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Cover and place in the fridge for 30 mins or freezer for 15 mins, until the mixture has hardened. Remove the bars and cut into 8 slices. Store bars in the fridge for up to a week. They can be put back in the loaf pan (covered) or you can individually wrap them in plastic. Enjoy!
Looks good. Is this suitable for a diabetic?
Thanks for your comment! The recipe calls for 3 tbsp of honey and is cut into 5 or 6 bars. I tend to cut them down even further into squares. So provided that you are eating just a bar, or even smaller, you are getting a very low amount of sweetener per portion. Another option would be to try substituting in yacon syrup or stevia for the honey.