Mexican Granola with Pepitas, Chia and Chocolate

Small Mexican blue and white bowl filled with Mexican chocolate and pepita granola.

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Mexican Granola with Pepitas, Chia and Chocolate

This easy to make Mexican granola recipe makes a perfect breakfast that will keep you energized all morning long.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan Mexican Recipe

Servings: servings*

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon coconut oil melted
½ cup 100% natural apple juice you need one without artificial flavors or sweeteners
1.5 tablespoon coconut oil melted
¼ cup dark muscovado sugar or grated piloncillo adjust to taste
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds not salted or seasoned
½ teaspoon of fine sea salt adjust to taste
½ teaspoon canela or ground Ceylon cinnamon
¼ cup craisins reduced sugar kind*
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F and lightly brush the baking sheet(s) with 1/4 teaspoon (melted) coconut oil — just a small amount to coat the baking sheet(s).
In a small bowl mix the apple juice, 1.5 teaspoons coconut oil, sugar or piloncillo until well combined. Set aside and allow the sugar to dissolve stirring now and then.
On a baking sheet place the oats, chia seeds, pepitas, craisins or other dried fruit*, salt and cinnamon. Mix until well combined then evenly spread across the baking sheet.
Pour the apple juice mixture over the ingredients on the baking sheet. Mix to combine, making sure to evenly coat the dry ingredients with the wet. Then spread evenly across the baking sheet.
Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. Then give the granola a good stir and then flatten out to an even layer again. Bake for another 10 minutes.
The granola is done baking once the oats are a golden color and feel crispy. It is very important to keep a close eye on the granola and not let it burn. Once the oats are crunchy, remove from the oven and allow to cool.
While it is cooling you can add the dried fruit if you didn't add it earlier, make sure to mix as best as possible. Allow to cool completely before mixing in the chocolate chips.
Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Notes

Each serving is 1/3 cup or 40grams.

* You’ll notice in the video that I added the dried fruit before baking. Please note that baking it will make it harder so if you don’t like that just mix it in at the end with the chocolate chips.

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