A delicious homemade granola filled with chocolate and berries, perfect as a Valentine's Day gift. This gluten-free and nut-free recipe is low in sugar, and it's easy to make a big batch to share with friends and family.
1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2: In a large bowl, combine oats, buckwheat, coconut flakes, chia seeds, coconut sugar, and sea salt.
3: In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, melt coconut oil, then whisk in honey, vanilla, and cocoa powder until a smooth chocolate sauce forms.
4: Pour chocolate sauce over dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
5: Spread mixture out evenly on the baking sheet and press firmly with the back of a spatula to compact.
6: Bake for 15-17 minutes, watching to prevent burning.
7: Remove from the oven, toss to stir, then return to the oven to bake for another 3-5 minutes until toasted and fragrant.
8: Allow to cool completely, then stir in chopped chocolate and berries.
9: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer. Bottle in mason jars for gifting.
