Description
A crunchy, chocolatey, and nutrient-packed granola made with oats, nuts, cocoa, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, chia or flaxseeds, and salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Stir in the maple syrup (or honey) and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even toasting.
- Remove from oven and let granola cool completely to crisp up.
- Once cooled, stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
Notes
- Use cacao nibs for a less sweet, antioxidant-rich option.
- Add shredded coconut for texture and flavor.
- Swap maple syrup with agave nectar or date syrup.
- Add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg