Chocolate Granola Clusters from 5-Ingredient Vegan by Nava Atlas are quick and easy to make, and they make a simple, yet delicious, dessert.
Nava Atlas
I had the immense joy of hosting my friend, the talented author, artist, and all-around lovely, Nava Atlas, vegan pioneer, last weekend as she launched her just published 13th cookbook, 5-Ingredient Vegan. Nava, who lives in the Hudson Valley of New York, was eager to dine at the award-winning VEDGE Restuarant, which we did, and to see some of Philadelphia too. We had fun prepping the ingredients for her library demo “It’s 6 o’clock, so what am I going to make for dinner?” and the spiced chickpeas for her book signing at Fantes in the historic Italian Market.
5-Ingredient Vegan
I know you will find 5-Ingredient Vegan to be a practical book for today’s busy times. The recipes, while fast and simple to make, are delicious. I own many of Nava’s cookbooks, including Plant Power, Wild About Greens, and Vegan Holiday Kitchen, as well as The Literary Ladies’ Guide to the Writing Life and Secret Recipes for the Modern Wife (which is hilarious).
Check out Nava’s website The Vegan Atlas for more recipes. Take a look at the Literary Ladies Guide, too.
I made her simple Chocolate Granola Clusters, and they went fast!
Chocolate Granola Clusters
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vanilla or plain nondairy milk
- 1 1/2 cups granola see note
Instructions
- To cook on the stovetop: Combine the chocolate chips and nondairy milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl perched over a saucepan in which water is gently boiling. Cook over very low heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in most of the granola, reserving a little for topping.
- To cook in the microwave: Combine the chocolate chips and nondairy milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Start with 45 seconds, stir, and add 15 seconds at a time until the chocolate is melted. Stir in most of the granola, reserving a little for topping.
- Line a large plate with wax paper or baking parchment. Spread the chocolate mixture onto it fairly evenly, to a thickness of no more than half an inch. Sprinkle the reserved granola over the top.
- Refrigerate for an hour or so, or until the chocolate has completely solidified. Break the mass into bite-sized chunks, and arrange on an attractive platter to serve.
Recipe Notes
Note: Use a variety of granola that has a nice mixture of oats, seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. It’s best to use granola that’s fresh and crisp for better texture.
Reprinted with permission from 5-Ingredient Vegan © 2019 by Nava Atlas, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky.
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My favorite simple vegan meal is a salad! I’ll pre-chop everything and make a dressing and then make yummy salads for dinner.
Shira,
You just described my dinner- fast and easy and good, since all was prepped.
Best,
Fran
So excited to try the Chocolate Granola Clusters! They look amazing and easy.
Great! Donna, they are amazing and easy. Have fun,
Fran
The original diet of man and the animals was plant-based (Gen 1:29-30) or what the modern world calls “vegan”… In the first chapter of Daniel we are shown the benefits of eating pulse and water, as Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego proved 10 times healthier and wiser than all the other captives in Babylon. My church, The Seventh-day Adventist (historic), under the guidance of James and Ellen White, has been teaching the Biblical plant-based health message since the 1860’s. Jethro Kloss who authored “Back to Eden” gives them the credit for his return to health. Why would you consider Nava Atlas a “pioneer” in veganism?
I most definitely consider Nava Atlas to be one of the pioneers in writing about vegan cooking. Her books and websites- starting with VegKitchen.com, have been a tremendous resource for uncountable people, myself included. There is room for more than one pioneer.
My favorite simple vegan meal is a stir fry or soup.
Susan,
Great weather now for stir fry or soup!
Thanks for writing!
Fran
These chocolate granola clusters look so good. I have the book Plant Bowls & enjoy a variety of salads.
Hi Nancy,
Salads are so healthy and can be super-delicious. I eat really huge bowls of salad everyday, changing up the greens depending on the weather.
I am off to the Farmers Market right now in fact.
Thanks for writing.
Fran
I like a quick tofu scramble.
Hi Jillian,
I like tofu scramble any time of the day.
I’m curious about the type of tofu you use.
best
Fran
Veggie burger, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Karen, do you have a favorite veggie burger- store bought or homemade?
Best,
Fran
Sounds like a perfect plate of comfort food!!
Fran
Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice.
Cauliflower everything!! Tell us how you make your fried rice cauliflower.
Fran