Description

Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of The Ultimate Chocolate Granola. This homemade granola is loaded with old-fashioned oats, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and decadent chocolate chips. It’s the perfect crunchy and satisfying snack or breakfast option.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/4 cups sliced almonds
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup turbinado sugar

Wet Ingredients:

2/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Coarse sea salt, for finishing (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: Combine oats, almonds, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, salt, and 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl.
Add wet ingredients: Whisk melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; pour over dry mix.
Bake: Spread mixture on baking sheets and bake for 50 minutes, stirring halfway.
Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot granola and return to oven to soften.
Finish: Sprinkle with sugar and sea salt; cool undisturbed for clusters.
Store: Break apart once cooled and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Letting the granola cool undisturbed helps create clusters.
Customize with pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, or flavored chips.
For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate chips and maple syrup.