BHG – Dark Chocolate & Pecan Granola 500g

Description

Base Homemade Granola – Dark Chocolate & Pecan 500g is a rich, oven-baked granola that combines rolled oats with crunchy pecans and high-quality dark chocolate for a more indulgent, dessert-like flavour. Lightly sweetened with natural ingredients like honey and balanced with coconut oil and spices, it provides sustained energy, healthy fats, and fibre. With its deep chocolate taste and nutty crunch, it serves as both a nourishing breakfast and a satisfying snack, while still maintaining a focus on simple, wholesome ingredients.

🧾 Ingredients:

• Rolled oats
• Pecan nuts
• Linseeds
• Raw honey
• Coconut oil
• 90% dark chocolate
• Cocoa powder
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Vanilla essence

✔ No refined sugars
✔ No artificial preservatives
✔ Made with locally sourced ingredients

🥄 Nutritional Benefits:

1. Sustained Energy

• Oats provide slow-release carbohydrates for lasting energy.

2. Healthy Fats

• Pecans and coconut oil supply beneficial fats that support heart health.

3. Antioxidant Boost

• Dark chocolate and cocoa are rich in antioxidants.

4. Fibre Support

• Oats and seeds contribute to healthy digestion.

5. Natural Sweetness

• Sweetened with raw honey instead of refined sugar.

🍫 Flavour Profile:

• Deep, rich chocolate taste
• Nutty, buttery pecans
• Slightly sweet with warm spice notes
• Crunchy with occasional chocolate richness

👉 Often described as “dessert for breakfast”

🍽️ How to Enjoy:

• With milk or plant-based alternatives
• Mixed into yoghurt or smoothie bowls
• As a snack straight from the bag
• Sprinkled over desserts

⚠️ Other Information:

• Contains nuts and oats (gluten)
• Energy-dense due to nuts and chocolate
• Store in a cool, dry place

Brief History

The Base Homemade Granola – Dark Chocolate & Pecan 500g is part of the modern evolution of granola, which originated in the late 19th century as a simple baked cereal developed during the health food movement. Over time, granola shifted from a plain, functional food into a more flavourful and versatile product.

Base Homemade Granola follows this modern trend by producing small-batch, artisanal granola using locally sourced ingredients and natural sweeteners, staying true to traditional wholesome principles while introducing indulgent flavours like dark chocolate and pecan.

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