Best For Breakfast Apple Chocolate Granola Recipe

Name: Best For Breakfast Apple Chocolate Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups oats; 1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds; 1/3 cup roughly chopped dates; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 tablespoon flax seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 big apples cut in halves; 1 tablespoon honey; 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little more; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons cacao powder; 1 teaspoon sea salt

Servings: persons

2 cups oats
1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds
1/3 cup roughly chopped dates
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 big apples cut in halves
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little more
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1 teaspoon sea salt

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["Preheat the oven to 180 C. Roast your apples for 40-45 minutes until they soften.", "Oil a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Toss your oats, almonds, chia seeds, flax seeds and sesame seeds in a bowl and transfer them to the baking tray. Toast them for 10 minutes until they get a nutty flavour. Turn the heat down to 150 C.", "In a food processor puree your roasted apples, then add honey, spices, cacao and salt. Pour the mixture over the oats and mix evenly, then add dried fruit.", "Bake for ~1 hour until the granola gets golden color stirring every 10-12 minutes to make sure all sides of granola get toasted.", "Store your granola in airtight containers.", "The beauty of home-made granola is that you totally adjust it to your taste picking the ingredients you love. You can make it with apples, or pumpkin, or maple syrop, add any nuts you love, pick any dried fruit, add your favourite spices and certainly omit excess sugars and fat. It's all about your fantasy: if you love the ingredients you picked then you'll love your granola!
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Bon Appetit!"]

455

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups oats, 1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds, 1/3 cup roughly chopped dates, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and more.

Yes, Best For Breakfast Apple Chocolate Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best For Breakfast Apple Chocolate Granola

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