Chocolate-chip Cookie Granola

I have been craving chocolate-chip cookies for a while now and scrolling through my Instagram feed did not help with so many delicious chocolate chip cookie photos posted every day!

Going through my kitchen cupboards I realised I didn't have all the right ingredients to make a batch of cookies so naturally (me being the granola lover that I am) I decided to try making it into a granola. This must have been a beginners luck as the first batch turned out fantastic! So, not the only downside to this is that I can't stop snacking!

Think milk and chocolate-chip cookies, .... this really is dessert for breakfast!

Chocolate-chip Granola

Just look at those clusters!!

Using only 6 ingredients, this granola is so easy to make and really satisfying. Best enjoyed with almond or macadamia milk!

I love dark chocolate and used a 70% (vegan) dark chocolate for this, but I am sure this will work well with almost any type chocolate.

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

• rolled oats, preferably organic * - 1 cup blended into a flour consistency and 1 cup left whole.

• dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips

• sea salt

• date syrup or maple syrup

• organic coconut oil

• vanilla extract

• linseeds (optional)

* For a gluten-free option use a gluten-free certified oats

CHOCOLATE - CHIP COOKIE GRANOLA

Chocolate-chip cookies inspired Granola. for breakfast. Imagine cookies and milk for breakfast.

TOTAL TIME: 30 - 35min

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups rolled oats - 1 cup blended into a flour consistency and 1 cup left whole.

• 20 – 30g dark chocolate, chopped into chunks, or use dark chocolate chips.

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ - 1/3 cup date syrup / maple syrup ( I suggest starting with ¼ cup and adding more if required)

• 3 tbsp. melted coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp linseeds (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.

2. Add all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and give a quick mix.

3. Mix the wet ingredients together and pour into the dry ingredients.

4. Mix until well combined.

5. Press the mixture into the baking tray and bake for 18 – 20 minutes, or until golden.

6. Let cool completely before breaking the granola into smaller chunks.

7. Store in an airtight container.

HAVE YOU MADE THIS?

Let me know if you made this and tag me on Instagram