Description
A deliciously crunchy chocolate granola made with oats, nuts, cocoa, maple syrup, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert toppings.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts)
- 1 cup coconut flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars
- 1 teaspoon flake sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, salt, and coconut sugar.
- In a small saucepan or bowl, melt coconut oil, then stir in maple syrup and vanilla.
- Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and lightly press it down for chunkier granola.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over warm granola, and let cool completely without stirring.
- Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For bigger clusters, press granola down and avoid stirring while cooling.
- Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Add dried fruit after baking to avoid burning.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg