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March 28, 2012

Gluten Free and Grain Free Chocolate Granola | Chocolate for Breakfast

Chocolate Grain Free Gluten Free Granola Gourmande in the Kitchen

This is not your typical granola.  There are no oats to be found which means it’s not only gluten-free its grain-free as well.  But what it does have is chocolate, and let me tell you, that is always a good way to start the day.

For those following a grain-free or gluten-free diet, breakfast can be the hardest meal to adjust to. Most of us have spent our lives eating cereal, oatmeal, toast and pancakes in the morning, but my breakfasts lately consist of smoothies, leftover frittata, coconut flour crepes or this granola with homemade yogurt.

Chocolate Grain Free Gluten Free Granola Gourmande in the Kitchen

It’s a cross between trail mix and granola, rich with the deep dusky flavor of cocoa.  Studded with bits of bittersweet chocolate, it rouses you from the deepest of slumbers to the kitchen table.  A truly fortifying breakfast, this homemade granola is well worth the time it takes to pour a bowl and grab a spoon in the morning.

At once hearty, but delicate, the granola is bound together into light and crisp cluster from the slurry of honey, cocoa and butter.  What sets this granola apart are the nuts; rather than a secondary addition they are the stars in this granola.

Chocolate Grain Free Gluten Free Granola Gourmande in the Kitchen

Soaked walnuts and almonds are briefly pulsed in the food processor to form small clusters resembling oats.  Once coated and baked at a low temperature the clusters clump and crisp to form exquisitely light and crunchy mouthfuls.

Far from the cloying sweet and sugary supermarket versions, this chocolate grain-free granola is just subtly sweet, but entirely decadent due to the double dose of chocolate.  Its toasty flavor is as well suited for breakfast as it is for a portable mid-afternoon snack.  Mix a few spoonfuls with dried fruit for a homemade trail mix when you’re craving a little something between meals.

Chocolate Grain Free Gluten Free Granola Gourmande in the Kitchen

It’s breakfast redefined.

Serves Serves about 6

Gluten Free and Grain Free Chocolate Granola Recipe

It’s a cross between trail mix and granola, rich with the deep dusky flavor of cocoa.

20 minPrep Time

6 hrCook Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup/ 112g raw walnuts
  • 1 cup/112g raw almonds
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • ¼ cup/ 60g raw honey
  • 3 Tablespoons/ 42g unsalted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons/ 23g raw cacao or natural cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons/ 15 g chia seeds
  • ½ cup/40g unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 oz/60g bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Soak walnuts and almonds covered in water with a pinch of salt overnight or for about 8 hours.(Soaking the nuts first removes the enzyme inhibitors, making them easier to digest)
  2. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F/ 93 degrees C.
  3. Drain and rinse the nuts and quickly them in a cloth towel.
  4. Place the nuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse briefly until just coarsely chopped.
  5. Gently melt together the butter and honey in a small saucepan over low heat stirring continually to combine.
  6. Add in the cacao or natural cocoa powder along with a pinch of salt and the vanilla and whisk to blend until well combined.
  7. Add the chocolate mixture to the food processor and pulse to combine.
  8. Add the chia seeds and shredded coconut to the bowl and pulse again until everything is about the size of oats.
  9. Spread chocolate nut mixture evenly on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake at 200 degrees for about 4 hours, or until dry and crispy.
  11. Cool on wire rack. Stir in chopped chocolate and store in airtight container.

Notes

Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegetarian, Paleo

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  1. Hannah says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:41 am

    Hi Sylvie, I'm delighted to discover your lovely blog! I made a batch of this delectable granola yesterday for my family and this morning it is gone...a new favorite for our granola repertoire. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to making more of your tempting recipes. Have a wonderful week! Hannah
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      January 14, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      So happy to hear that Hannah!
      Reply
  2. Krista Rollins says

    January 23, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Yummy.. I buy something similar to this with dried berries at Costco. But this seems really easy to make, I'm so gonna try this one at home. Glad I found your blog.
    Reply
  3. Anni says

    February 9, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Whew! I am glad to report that this turned out much better then when it went in! The flavor and texture is definitely granola, and overall not bad. If I make this again, I would slightly adjust the flavor profile, but really this is pretty good and I have found lots of reasons to use granola lately :-). Thanks for the grain free gluten free recipes!
    Reply
  4. Fresh and Foodie says

    February 19, 2013 at 9:42 am

    This is wonderful. I don't have a gluten intolerance, but I like to limit it where I can. This is the first granola recipe I've seen -- thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  5. Ken says

    March 24, 2013 at 9:02 am

    What is Nutrition Info on this. I suspect it is mega calories.
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      March 24, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      I don't have a calorie count for this but if you are interested you could run the ingredients through a program like my fitness pal to find out. In any case yes it is higher in calories than traditional granola but also much more filling so a little goes a long way.
      Reply
  6. HOLLY says

    March 24, 2013 at 10:36 am

    How long does this store, in cupboard or should it be refrigerated?
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      March 24, 2013 at 1:43 pm

      You can store it in an air-tight container in the cupboard for a week or two but for longer I'd suggest freezing it since the oils in the nuts are fragile.
      Reply
  7. Kelly M says

    April 8, 2013 at 7:46 am

    I just came across this recipe and made it last night. It is absolutely delicious... a perfect balance of sweet and roasted. I did half almonds and half walnuts / sunflower seeds / pepitas. I also added a couple of small scoops of golden flax seeds. Yum and yum!
    Reply
  8. Kelly M says

    April 8, 2013 at 7:46 am

    I just came across this recipe and made it last night. It is absolutely delicious... a perfect balance of sweet and roasted. I did half almonds and half walnuts / sunflower seeds / pepitas. I also added a couple of small scoops of golden flax seeds. Yum and yum!
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      April 8, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
      Reply
  9. Kelly says

    July 14, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    This cereal looks really good!.
    Reply
  10. Lexi @ Lexi's Clean Kitchen says

    March 26, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Gorgeous!! And how delicious.
    Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Yum! This recipe looks delicious, and your photos are GORGEOUS. I've been looking for some grain-free breakfast options that my kids will love, and I have a feeling chocolate for breakfast will fit the bill :) And it sounds so easy! Can't wait to try...
    Reply
  12. Adrienne says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:23 am

    That looks delicious and I love love love your photo set up.
    Reply
  13. Emily says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:15 am

    Did I read that right? Does it really say 4 hours?
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      August 30, 2014 at 12:46 am

      Hi Emily, Yes it's four hours at a very low temperature in order to dehydrate the cereal and make it crispy without burning it.
      Reply
  14. niki says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Can pecans be used? Do they need to soak as well and for same time frame?
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      October 15, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Yes you can use pecans or whatever mix of nuts you'd like but I recommend that you soak them for at least a few hours to make them more digestible and so they don't burn when baked.
      Reply
  15. Elaine Rupp says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I have made this several times now, and given it to friends. It is soooo good! But I eat it more for a snack, I have yet to eat as a cereal. Thanks for your creativity. Plan to try some of your other recipes too :)
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      January 23, 2015 at 12:04 am

      So glad to hear that, thank you!
      Reply
  16. theo says

    February 5, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    This is fabulous! I've been craving a big bowl of crunchy cereal, but without all the sugary carbs, and this hits the mark. I had some for brekkie, sans chopped chocolate, and had another bowl for dessert tonight with chopped chocolate and a smidge of ripe banana. Delicious and satisfying. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      February 5, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!
      Reply
  17. Lucie says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Thank you for this amazing recipe! I am doing the paleo diet and I have tried many granola recipes but this one is by far the best I have tried! Portions are great, I am just putting more nuts/almonds for the same amount of cacao/honey etc. and I replaced the butter by ghee. I am preparing a big jar every week-end for a week of awesome breakfast.
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      October 28, 2015 at 12:44 am

      Glad to hear that you are enjoying it!
      Reply
  18. Lucie says

    December 28, 2015 at 3:42 am

    Thank you for this amazing recipe! I make it every sunday for the whole week and we love it! Gives me energy for the whole morning. I've replaced the butter by coconut oil and it's perfect :)
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      December 29, 2015 at 12:47 am

      Glad to hear that!
      Reply
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