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    Home » Low Carb » Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

    Published: Feb 24, 2020 · Modified: Jun 3, 2023 by Carolyn

    Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

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    Deliciously crunchy keto chocolate granola with hazelnuts. It’s like having sugar-free Nutella in your cereal bowl! Makes a great on-the-go breakfast or snack, and it’s dairy-free too.

    Keto chocolate granola in a white bowl, with a larger bowl of cereal and a bottle of milk in the background.

    If you haven’t yet figured out that I love the flavors of chocolate and hazelnut together, you haven’t been paying attention, my keto friends. I have so many recipes that bring together this magical combination and there is no end in sight. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

    The first among them was my Keto Nutella, which I still make on a monthly basis. But this keto chocolate hazelnut granola came about pretty early on too. It’s from way back in 2012, but I hadn’t made it in a long time and decided it was time for a re-visit.

    Could I improve upon my original low carb chocolate granola? Silly question, of course I could. I’ve been honing my keto breakfast making skills for over 10 years now and I often find many little ways to cut down the carbs and boost the flavor. This recipe was no exception. Oh did I mention I made it even easier too?

    If you love chocolate and hazelnut together as much as I do, be sure to check out Mini No Bake Nutella Cheesecakes too!

    A teal bowl filled with low carb granola on a gray cement table

    How to make grain-free keto granola

    I grew up eating plenty of granola, since back in the 80s, we considered this rich hearty cereal to be health food. Shocking when you consider that most commercial granolas have upwards of 30g of carbs per serving, and plenty of added sugars.

    My mother used to make batches and batches of homemade granola, which was delicious but probably not much better than store-bought when it came to the carb count.

    Going low carb seemed imply that cereal and granola was off limits to me forever and ever. But as I immersed myself in the world of grain-free and sugar-free, I quickly learned that you can fake almost anything and have it look and taste like the real thing. A lightbulb went off in my head and my first attempt, my now famous Keto Peanut Butter Granola, was an overwhelming success.

    So how do you make granola without oats and honey and sugar? Easy!

    Step 1: Grab some of your favorite low carb nuts and seeds. I often use almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds in my keto granola. You can even use some flaked or shredded coconut, hemp seeds, chia or flax. In this recipe, I stuck with hazelnut and almonds, to maximize the hazelnut flavor.

    Step 2: Grind them up! You will want a good food processor for this, as nuts are hard to break up. Pulse until the mixture resembles oatmeal flakes with some larger pieces for texture.

    Step 3: Add some additional bulk. Previously in this recipe, I used flax seed meal, but a lot of people object to flax nowadays. I still eat it sometimes but this time I added additional hazelnut meal. This recipe also takes cocoa powder to make it a chocolate granola, which also adds additional bulk.

    I previously even added some melted chocolate, but I found that it burned too easily during baking. Dark cocoa powder is great for a rich chocolate flavor.

    Step 4: Add the sweeteners. I know we all have our preferences for certain sweeteners but let me say that keto granola is best made with erythritol based sweeteners. Granola should be crispy, and only Swerve and sweeteners like it will bake up and be crisp. BochaSweet and allulose will both result in a much softer granola (trust me, I’ve tried!).

    If you get any aftertaste with erythritol sweeteners, try using a combination of Swerve and either stevia extract or monk fruit extract. Using a combination of these helps offset the aftertaste that some people experience.

    Step 5: Add some oil. It can really be any oil you prefer, including melted butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, etc. The oil will help bind the other ingredients together, allowing your grain-free granola to have some clusters and truly look like granola should.

    The hazelnut oil in this recipe really punches up that hazelnut flavor.

    Step 6: Bake it til you make it! Spread it out onto a parchment lined pan and bake until it’s beginning to firm up. But keep a close eye on it, and stir it every 5 to 10 minutes, to make sure the edges aren’t burning. It won’t be completely crisp at this point so I like to leave it in my warm oven for another little while, but I always stay nearby and check it frequently.

    Once it does come out of the oven, let it cool properly. It won’t be completely crisp until it’s cooled.

    Cream being poured over a bowl of low carb chocolate granola

    How do you serve keto chocolate hazelnut granola?

    Personally I love it best in a bowl with heavy cream drizzled over. But it’s also great just eaten dry as a snack and it travels really well.

    Keep in mind that the serving sizes are small. About half a cup (or 60g if you prefer to weigh it) is a full serving. I know that doesn’t seem like much but keto granola is very nutrient dense, with plenty of healthy fats and plenty of calories, so a small bowl will fill you up quickly.

    We are often fooled by the volume of our foods, and when we go keto, we need to change our perspective. Keto foods are rich and hearty, and small portions satisfy very quickly. If we are used to eating huge plates of less satiating foods, it can be easy to overeat on the keto diet.

    Can you make this Keto Chocolate Granola ahead?

    You bet you can! That’s one of the great things about a recipe that is baked very dry like this, as it can last up to two weeks on the counter. I store mine in an covered container to keep it fresh. I don’t recommend the fridge or freezer as they tend to introduce moisture more easily.

    If you live in humid environment, make sure it really is in an airtight container to keep the moisture out of the cereal.

    Top down photo of keto chocolate hazelnut granola in a bowl, with another bowl of hazelnuts and a pitcher of cream.

    Guilt-free homemade chocolate cereal!

    Remember when you were a kid and all the sugary cereals were at perfect kid eye-level at the grocery store? And you so desperately wanted the Count Chocola because you heard it would turn your cereal milk chocolate, but your parents wouldn’t even consider it for a moment?

    Well now you get to live out that little childhood fantasy with no guilt whatsoever. This keto chocolate granola is the sort of recipe that makes me love being on a low carb diet!

    Love cereal? Check out all the best Keto Cereal Recipes here!

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    Cream being poured over a bowl of low carb chocolate granola

    Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

    Deliciously crunchy low carb granola with hazelnuts and chocolate. It’s like having sugar-free keto Nutella in your cereal bowl!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto chocolate granola, keto granola
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 325kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup hazelnuts
    • 1 cup almonds
    • ¾ cup hazelnut meal
    • ½ cup Swerve Sweetener
    • ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup hazelnut oil
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 300F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a food processor, process the hazelnuts and almonds until they resemble coarse crumbs with some larger pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the hazelnut meal, sweetener, cocoa powder and salt.
    • Stir in the hazelnut oil and vanilla extract until the mixture begins to clump together.
    • Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and press down firmly to help it clump together as it bakes.
    • Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until beginning to crisp. Turn off the oven and let sit for another 20 minutes or so. Keep a close eye on it to make sure it is not beginning to burn. Let cool completely on the pan.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Granola
    Amount Per Serving (60 g (about ½ cup))
    Calories 325 Calories from Fat 275
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 30.5g47%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 4.8g19%
    Protein 6.7g13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Becky says

      December 30, 2013 at 9:00 am

      Any reason xylitol wouldn’t work as a sweetener? That’s what I have a lot of.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 30, 2013 at 10:11 am

        I think it should work fine.

        Reply
    2. Jeanette says

      December 29, 2012 at 8:41 pm

      Great recipe! What’s the best way to store?? Fridge/Freezer??

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 30, 2012 at 6:45 am

        You can store for a week or so right on your counter. That’s what I did, and no issues at all.

        Reply
    3. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

      August 27, 2012 at 11:41 am

      I am loving all the combinations of ingredients and flavors in this! Yum!

      Reply
    4. Robyn Warnell says

      August 23, 2012 at 12:11 pm

      This looks wonderful! Where might one find hazelnut oil? Any suggestions for a substitute if it’s not readily available? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 23, 2012 at 2:09 pm

        Hazelnut oil is available in most grocery stores, although I get it cheaper at TJ Maxx. But you can always sub in melted butter.

        Reply
        • Robyn Warnell says

          August 23, 2012 at 3:11 pm

          Sweet!!! Thanks for all the great recipes!

          Reply
    5. Lisa | With Style and Grace says

      August 22, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      I can definitely see this being a part of my morning yogurt & granola routine!

      Reply
    6. mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry says

      August 21, 2012 at 3:11 pm

      YUM! I have been craving something chocolatey that I don’t have to feel guilty about! Thanks for this!

      Reply
    7. Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says

      August 21, 2012 at 12:13 pm

      This granola looks incredible! Can’t go wrong by having chocolate to start your day! Yummy! 🙂

      Reply
    8. ally says

      August 21, 2012 at 11:09 am

      talk about a fabulous recipe! healthy without sacrificing flavor! perfect…
      xo
      http://allykayler.blogspot.ca/

      Reply
    9. Living The Sweet Life says

      August 21, 2012 at 10:06 am

      YUMM!! I love that ” nutella in a bowl” … this is one great recipe 🙂

      Reply
    10. RavieNomNoms says

      August 21, 2012 at 8:32 am

      Oh my chocolate granola! Heaven!! Simply heaven!

      Reply
    11. All That I'm Eating says

      August 21, 2012 at 8:22 am

      It’s so funny you dreamt about it and then had to make it! It looks great.

      Reply
    12. Bee says

      August 21, 2012 at 7:01 am

      I totally love this granola- not only delicious but also healthy. Will be perfect for breakfast before school 😉

      Reply
    13. Jeanette says

      August 21, 2012 at 12:00 am

      Carolyn – this sounds fantastic – a healthy way to get your Nutella fix!

      Reply
    14. Andrea@simplylivinghealthy.org says

      August 20, 2012 at 10:19 pm

      I’m so excited about this recipe! I made the Peanut Butter Flax Granola and loved it…what kind of hazelnut extract do you use?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 21, 2012 at 6:27 am

        The brand is Flavorganics…gluten free.

        Reply
    15. Rosemary says

      August 20, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Wow! Chocolate and hazelnuts are just about my favorite combination. I don’t know why I haven’t had them for breakfast before.

      Reply
    16. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

      August 20, 2012 at 5:42 pm

      I am so making this!

      Reply
    17. Sommer@ASP says

      August 20, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      Two bowls for me please!!

      Reply
    18. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      August 20, 2012 at 10:27 am

      I have a similar story, except I went with a blog name that was an in-joke instead of a good, sensible name. And then when my blog started growing (surprise, it wasn’t just my family reading it!), I ended up changing it because it was a constant source of confusion.

      Anyway! I love that this recipe was inspired by a dream. Dessert for breakfast definitely sounds like a good dream to me. 🙂

      Reply
    19. Katharine says

      August 20, 2012 at 10:20 am

      I was just searching for a low carb granola recipe 2 days ago!! I love my eggs for breakfast but have been trying to figure out some alternatives. I’m going to look into that peanut butter granola, too! (and I love the blog name….I feel like I spend most of my day thinking about what I’m going to eat next!).

      Reply
    20. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

      August 20, 2012 at 8:46 am

      Chocolate in my breakfast? Yes please!!!! I’ll take a big bowl of it… because, it’s totally healthy, right? 😉

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 20, 2012 at 9:28 am

        Totally healthy! But it’s a big secret, don’t tell anyone!

        Reply
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