Crunchy chocolate granola with puffed amaranth, nuts and seeds — easy to prepare ahead.
Nutrition figures are copied from the meal plan; it does not specify whether they refer to one serving or the whole recipe. They are unverified estimates, not values for calculating your intake.
Ingredients and Method
- Preparation
- 30 min
- Cooking / baking
- 20 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups (60 g) puffed amaranth (approx. ½ cup unpuffed)
- 1 cup (60 g) coconut flakes
- ⅔ cup (50 g) sliced almonds
- ¼ cup (30 g) pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp (20 g) ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp (15 g) low-carbohydrate sweetener, e.g. xylitol
- 3 tbsp (18 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup (50 g) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Method
- 1Mix coconut, almonds, puffed amaranth, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, sweetener and cocoa.
- 2Add coconut oil and maple syrup; stir until evenly coated.
- 3Preheat the oven to 160–180°C conventional heat. Spread on a lined tray and bake for 10 minutes; watch carefully to avoid burning.
- 4Stir and bake for another 10 minutes. Cool and store in a glass jar for up to 10 days.
- 5Serve with unsweetened almond milk.
- 6To puff amaranth yourself, heat a large pan, add a tablespoon of grain, cover immediately and shake briefly. Transfer quickly and repeat.
Nutrition From the Meal Plan
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
Nutrition values are estimates from the original recipe. Check every ingredient if you have allergies or intolerances; oat flour is gluten-free only when certified as such.
This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
About the Author
Nadine SommerNadine Sommer supports women with insulin resistance and hormonal weight-loss barriers — with a holistic approach, without diet rules.
- Certified Health & Hormone Coach
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- Supported Over 100 Women
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