Description
A delicious and easy-to-make chocolate granola that makes for a perfect breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups oats
- 1/2 cup nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine oats, nuts, cocoa powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir it well to mix everything nicely.
- Whisk together honey (or maple syrup), oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until all the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
- Let it cool completely before adding chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Notes
For variations, consider making a nut-free version using seeds or add spices like cayenne for a kick. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate granola, easy granola recipe, healthy breakfast