Homemade Chocolate Moringa Powder Granola
The following photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina. Content was provided by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek, RD, LD.
Have you ever heard of Moringa?
Packed full of essential amino acids, antioxidants, and over 90 nutrients, the Moringa plant is known for its positive effects on vitality, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
Lucky for you, Heinen’s happens to sell Moringa as a functional food powder in the Wellness Department. By adding just two teaspoons to a smoothie, yogurt bowl, and even homemade granola, you can reap the benefits of all day vitality.
This Homemade Chocolate Moringa Powder Granola is a simple way to sneak this functional food powder into your breakfast cereal, yogurt parfait, or right out the container as a crunchy treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It takes 20 minutes to make. With only five minutes of hands-on prep and 15 minutes in the oven, this granola is ready to enjoy in no time. Prepare a batch over the weekend to enjoy throughout the week.
- It’s a delicious way to eat functional foods. Functional foods are a crucial part of a diet if you’re looking to achieve optimal health, but they don’t always look or taste appealing on their own. This Chocolate Moringa Powder Granola is made from wholesome ingredients and tastes delicious, making it an easy and enjoyable way to sneak functional foods into your daily eating regimen.
- It’s versatile. This granola can be served as cereal, as a topping on a yogurt bowl, or enjoyed straight out of the container, so it never gets boring to eat.
Homemade Chocolate Moringa Powder Granola
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup quinoa (dry, raw, not rinsed)
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 Tbsp. Kuli Kuli Pure Moringa Organic Green Superfood powder
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen's coconut oil, melted
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen's natural almond or peanut butter, melted to liquid consistency
- 4 Tbsp. Heinen's pure organic maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, combine the coconut oil, nut butter, and maple syrup.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Spread the granola onto a baking sheet and place in the oven for 12 minutes. Stir with a spatula and put back in the oven for another 2 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- Let cool and enjoy!
