Chocolate Granola
Chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea, and this homemade chocolate granola is packed with rich cocoa, chocolate chips, and irresistible clusters in every crunchy bite!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup coconut oil , melted
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional: 1/2 cup shredded coconut, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium sized bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup coconut oil, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 2 1/2 cups oats and stir well.
- Spread granola: Evenly spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet, and press down with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, stir, and bake another 5 - 10 minutes. If you like chunkier granola, don't stir, and add a couple minutes to the cooking time.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips and any additional toppings you like on top and allow to cool for 45 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add another 1/2 cup oats if desired.
Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 76mg, Potassium: 150mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
