Cacao Almond Granola
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Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats, gluten free
- 1 cup roughly chopped raw almonds
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 2 egg whites, beaten
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl mix together the oats, almonds, cacao powder, chia seeds, flax seeds and salt.
In a small bowl whisk together the egg whites, maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture and stir together.
Pour onto a baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, spin the tray 180 degrees and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until crunchy.
Let cool fully before placing in an airtight container.
Recipe Courtesy of Megan Mitchell