Description

Chocolate Granola is a crunchy, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened breakfast or snack made with oats, nuts, cocoa, and chocolate chips. It’s perfect over yogurt, with milk, or as a snack by the handful—delicious and wholesome.

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans)
1/2 cup coconut flakes or shredded coconut (optional)
1/3 cup coconut oil or other neutral oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (added after baking)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, coconut (if using), and salt.
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil and mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully coated.
Spread the granola evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even baking.
Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet—it will crisp as it cools.
Once fully cooled, stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

For extra crunch, let granola cool completely without stirring.Add dried fruit like cranberries or raisins after baking.Use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips for a fully vegan version.Swap nuts for seeds to make it nut-free.Add cinnamon or espresso powder for deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg