Chocolate Granola

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate granola is rich, sweet, and perfectly crunchy. Customize it with all your favorite mix-ins for a treat you’ll keep coming back to.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate granola

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $12.89

Equipment

Sheet pan (15" x 10") lined

Ingredients

Chocolate Granola

3 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder see note 1
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
3/4 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chocolate chips milk, semi-sweet, or dark (your favorite)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Add oats, chopped almonds, and pistachios to a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the oats and nuts. Stir, with a spatula, until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture evenly on the sheet pan. Bake for 7 minutes, remove and stir well. Spread evenly again and bake another 7 minutes. Stir once more, spread evenly, and bake a final 7 minutes. Total bake time: 21 minutes.
Remove from the oven and toss in the toasted coconut. Spread evenly again. Let the granola sit for 2 minutes to cool slightly, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Do not stir. (You can also add a sprinkle more of salt here if you'd like). Let cool completely (2 to 3 hours) until chocolate sets and granola hardens.
Here’s the secret I swear by: transfer the cooled granola to a large freezer bag, press out the air, and seal. Freeze it and enjoy straight from the freezer. I think it tastes even better the next day.

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Notes

Note 1: This gives the granola a deep, rich chocolate flavor. I use Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder.

Storage: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 to 4 weeks. Keep out of sunlight. Do not refrigerate. Or (recommended) freeze it: Store in a freezer-safe bag for 3 months (or up to 6 if sealed tightly). Enjoy straight from the freezer.

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