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Homemade Chocolate Granola

5 from 1 vote
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Homemade chocolate granola is made with rolled oats, walnuts, cocoa and honey for a touch of sweetness. This healthy, simple granola recipe is easy to make and customize. Serve granola with milk, sprinkle it over yogurt or a smoothie or eat it by the handful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups walnuts 1 cup halves and 1 cup chopped
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup finely shredded chocolate or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 315 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place rolled oats, walnuts, and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Stir together and set aside.
  • Into a small saucepan, add honey and coconut oil. Bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, take off the heat. Pour the sauce mixture into the dry ingredient mixture. Stir until all dry ingredients are well-coated. Spread mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet; gently press with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the salt on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir the granola. Press back in an even layer. Bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • Melt shredded chocolate in a microwave oven in 30-second increments. Stir in between. Once it’s all melted, drizzle the cooled granola. Let the chocolate set completely before breaking granola into chunks (at least 20-30 minutes).
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a month.

Notes

  • Line your baking tray with parchment paper for easy removal. 
  • Always store granola in an airtight container rather than a ziplock bag for the freshest flavor. 
  • The oil or butter is what makes the granola crispy. Do not eliminate the fat. 
  • This recipe keeps well, so double it if you love granola. 
  • Press the granola into the pan. This will help the clusters to form. 
  • Let the granola cool completely before breaking into clusters. 
  • If you prefer looser granola, stir it more frequently while baking. 
  • Add in other nuts, seeds, dried fruits or coconut flakes.
  • Add a bit of cinnamon for a warm flavor. 
  • Add a bit more honey if you prefer a sweeter granola. 
  • Stay close by so you don’t burn the granola.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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