Chocolate Amaretto Spiced Granola Recipe

Name: Chocolate Amaretto Spiced Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients; 1 cup Rolled oats; 1/4 cup Oat bran; 1/4 cup Almonds, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped (extra); 1 tablespoon Brown sugar; 1 tablespoon (heaping) Good quality cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon Five spice or, even better, Cinq Epices; A good grating of Tonka bean, if you can get a hold of it; a pinches of Salt; Wet ingredients; 3 tablespoons Maple syrup or Agave syrup; 3 tablespoons Water; 1-2 teaspoons Vanilla; 1 teaspoon Almond flavoring (more or less, depending on how strong it is)

Servings: persons

Dry Ingredients
1 cup Rolled oats
1/4 cup Oat bran
1/4 cup Almonds, roughly chopped
1/4 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped (extra)
1 tablespoon Brown sugar
1 tablespoon (heaping) Good quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon Five spice or, even better, Cinq Epices
A good grating of Tonka bean, if you can get a hold of it
a pinches of Salt
Wet ingredients
3 tablespoons Maple syrup or Agave syrup
3 tablespoons Water
1-2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 teaspoon Almond flavoring (more or less, depending on how strong it is)

1
Preheat the oven to 320 F? (160 C?). If you can turn on the fan setting, even better (it will be quicker).
2
Mix together all the dry ingredient in a bowl. Mix together the liquid ingredients, as well. I find that slightly heating the water and stirring the syrup in helps.
3
Mix everything together. As for the almond essence, You have to really, really smell it. You'll have to smell it to the point that it'll seem like you've added too much. It will evaporate in the oven, and leave a nice, subtle amaretto flavor sticking to your granola. If you're not happy with the amount of spice, add a little more to taste.
4
Line a tray with baking paper and spread the mixture evenly. If you like clumpy granola, pinch pieces together with your hands to create the clumps. Bake for about 10 minutes, then toss the granola with a spoon and turn the tray around. Bake for a further 8-10 minutes, until golden and completely dry. Be careful to not let it burn! If after this time it doesn't look ready to you, leave it in the turned off-oven for a few minutes, but keep a close eye on it!
5
Let it cool completely before adding extras, like dark chocolate nibs. Add to your smoothie bowl, yogurt, milk, ice cream, breakfast bowl, and then tuck the jar where you can't see it to avoid finishing it in one sitting.

318

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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: Dry Ingredients, 1 cup Rolled oats, 1/4 cup Oat bran, 1/4 cup Almonds, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Amaretto Spiced 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!

Chocolate Amaretto Spiced Granola

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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