Chestnut Granola Cereal

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Total Time: Approximately 35 to 45 minutes. If you are roasting your own chestnuts it will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 to 2 cups of raw chestnuts in the shell

Non-stick perforated grilling skillet

4 cups of rolled oats

1 cup of roasted chestnuts (peeled from the ones you roasted) finely chopped

1/2 cup of raw hemp seeds

1 teaspoon of kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

1/2 cup of melted coconut oil or neutral flavored oil

1/2 cup of maple syrup (you can also use honey but it won't be vegan)

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2/3 cup of dried cranberries no sugar added

2.8 to 3 ounces of your favorite vegan chocolate bar cut into chunks (However, I used Lily's salted caramel milk chocolate which is not vegan)

1/4 cup of dark brown sugar or coconut sugar (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: If you are roasting your own chestnuts use a chestnut cutter and carefully cut your chestnuts horizontally (this will help them pop nicely and you will be easily able to peel off the skin).

Step 2: Place your chestnuts in a bowl and cover them with water. Soak them for about 2 hours.

Step 3: Drain the chestnuts.

Step 4: Heat up your perforated grilling skillet on medium-low heat and add your chestnuts.

Step 5: Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Remove the lid, slightly lift your skillet, and move it forward and backward every 2 to 3 minutes to rotate your chestnuts while they roast.

Step 6: Remove the lid, turn the stove to low and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes or until your chestnuts are roasted (the shell will have a roasted color and the nut will be more open like its trying to come out). Rotate the chestnuts by moving your pan back and forth as they finish roasting (some may finish before others so remove the finished chestnuts with a pair of tongs and set aside while your other ones cook).

Step 7: Place your chestnuts in a bowl to cool.

Step 8: Remove the shell from your roasted chestnuts, chop them finely, and set aside.

Step 9: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 10: In a large mixing bowl combine your oats, hemp seeds, salt, cinnamon, and dark brown sugar (optional) and mix.

Step 11: Add your oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well until the oats are coated.

Step 12: Get a baking tray, cover with parchment paper, and spread out your mixture as even as possible using your hand or a spoon.

Step 13: Bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 14: Set out and let cool. As it cools it gets hard.

Step 15: Once the granola is completely cooled break it up into cluster sizes of your choice and add it to a mixing bowl.

Step 16: Add your dried cranberries, chopped chestnuts, and chocolate chunks to your granola and mix together until all of your ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 17: Enjoy.