Healthy Chocolate Granola
This easy homemade chocolate granola is crunchy, chocolatey, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, it’s perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup Truvia or coconut sugar
- ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- ½ cup raw almonds chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips mini or dark preferred
Instructions
- Prepare oven and baking sheet: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, sweetener, coconut, chopped almonds and walnuts, chia seeds, and salt. Mix well.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until all the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the granola mixture evenly on the baking sheet without pressing it down. Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add chocolate chips: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot granola. Let sit for 2 minutes to soften, then gently stir them in.
- Cool and store: Let the granola cool completely on the sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
For clusters, press the mixture slightly before baking and avoid over-stirring.
To reduce bitterness, use less cocoa powder or add more sweetener.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks or freeze for longer shelf life.
Swap nuts for seeds to make it allergy-friendly.
Optional variations: add cinnamon, protein powder, or drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling.