Hot Chocolate Granola (Easy Winter Breakfast Recipe)

When chilly mornings call for a warm and nourishing breakfast that’s quick, this recipe is perfect.

It’s both soft and soothing for the gut with oats, but crunchy and spiced, making it a textured treat.

Best of all, it’s easy to make ahead for the week so you can enjoy a quick but warming start everyday. As Ayurveda reminds us, warmth supports our body and digestion.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Quick and simple – Only 10 minutes baking time

• Wholesome ingredients – Full of oats, puffed rice, nuts and natural sweeteners

• Great texture – A mix of crunchy bits and soft clusters

• Adaptable – Add your favourite nuts or dried fruit

Ingredients:

1.5 cups oats

1 cup puffed rice

¼ cup desiccated coconut

¼ cup cacao powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Pinch of powdered ginger

2 green cardamom pods (seeds only, crushed)

Pinch of powdered vanilla

1.5 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

1/3 cup maple syrup

Handful of roasted nuts – hazelnuts or blanched almonds work well

Handful of dried fruit – sultanas or chopped dried dates

Method:

1. Set aside the nuts and dried fruit.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, puffed rice, coconut, cacao, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and vanilla.

3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and maple syrup until combined.

4. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well-coated.

5. Spread the mixtures onto a parchment-lined baking tray.

6. Bake in a fan-assisted oven at 160c for 10 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and let it set for around 15 minutes – it will crisp up as it cools.

8. Break up the granola into clusters and stir through the roasted nuts and dried fruit.

9. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Serving suggestion:

Serve with hot milk for the ultimate hot chocolate breakfast bowl.