Low‑Glycemic Barley Granola with Chocolate

Ingredients

• 3 cups Pre‑cooked barley flakes (about 300 g)
• 1/2 cup Whole hazelnuts (roughly 75 g, keep skins on)
• 1/2 cup Whole almonds (roughly 75 g)
• 1/2 cup Shredded coconut (unsweetened) (about 40 g)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
• 2 tablespoons Agave syrup (liquid sweetener, low GI)
• 2 tablespoons Almond butter (smooth) (full‑fat, no added sugar)
• 1/4 cup Dark chocolate (70% cocoa) (chopped into small chips, optional dairy‑free)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 150 °C (fan/convection) and let it preheat while you prepare the granola.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 150°C

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, add the pre‑cooked barley flakes, whole hazelnuts, whole almonds and shredded coconut. Stir until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Melt Coconut Oil

   Place the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat and melt it completely, about 2‑3 minutes. Remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Wet Ingredients and Coat

   Pour the melted coconut oil, agave syrup and almond butter over the dry mixture. Using the spatula, mix thoroughly until every flake and nut is lightly coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Spread on Baking Sheet

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional) and spread the granola mixture in a single, even layer, pressing gently with the spatula to flatten.

   Time: PT3M

6. Bake and Stir Midway

   Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25‑30 minutes. At the 12‑minute mark, remove the sheet and stir the granola with a spatula to promote uniform color, then return to the oven to finish baking.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 150°C

7. Cool Completely

   When the granola is golden and fragrant, remove it from the oven and let it cool on the sheet until completely room temperature (about 30 minutes).

   Time: PT30M

8. Chop Chocolate

   Using a large knife on a cutting board, chop the dark chocolate bar into small, uniform chips or roughly 5 mm pieces.

   Time: PT5M

9. Add Chocolate Chips

   Sprinkle the chopped chocolate over the cooled granola and gently toss to distribute evenly without melting the chocolate.

   Time: PT2M

10. Store

    Transfer the finished granola to an airtight glass jar. Store at room temperature for up to one month.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

518

Protein

7 g

Carbohydrates

42 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

8 g