Chocolate Granola
A crunchy, chocolate-infused granola with oats, nuts, and cocoa, perfect for breakfast yogurt topping or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almonds, chopped
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheet.Mix oats, almonds, cocoa powder, and salt.Whisk maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients.Spread on baking sheet. Bake 25 mins, stirring halfway.Cool completely before adding chocolate chips.Store in airtight container.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use olive oil for coconut oil, or date syrup for maple syrup
- Add-Ins: Try dried cherries or pumpkin seeds
- Storage: Keeps 2 weeks at room temperature