Description
This decadent yet nutritious chocolate granola is a perfect breakfast staple that combines the health benefits of rolled oats and flaxseed with the rich, indulgent taste of cocoa. Designed for busy mornings, this recipe creates crunchy, cluster-filled granola that satisfies sweet cravings while providing sustained energy. It is an easy, one-pot preparation method that yields a gourmet-tasting, family-friendly treat that stores beautifully for quick breakfasts on the go.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk the oats, cocoa powder, flaxseed, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until combined.
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut oil, honey, and brown sugar over medium heat.
Whisk the liquid mixture until the coconut oil is melted and the sugar has completely dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir thoroughly until every oat is evenly coated.
Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan to allow the clusters to form.
Once fully cooled, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
Notes
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For a vegan alternative, substitute the honey with pure maple syrup. Ensure the oven temperature is kept at 300°F to prevent the cocoa from burning.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 3/4 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg