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Homemade Chocolate Granola for Irresistible Breakfast Bliss Recipe

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  • Author: Julian
  • Total Time: 3 hours (including cooling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Homemade Chocolate Granola recipe is a delicious and wholesome breakfast treat combining oats, nuts, cocoa, and chocolate chips with the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Baked to perfection and sprinkled with shredded coconut, it offers a delightful crunch and rich chocolate flavor to start your day blissfully.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rolled oats
  • 1 cup Nuts (your choice, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup Maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, nuts, sea salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon until evenly blended.
  2. Prepare wet mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to ensure that everything is evenly coated and combined.
  4. Spread mixture for baking: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread the granola mixture evenly over the sheet to ensure uniform baking.
  5. First bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes to allow the granola to start crisping up and flavors to meld.
  6. Add shredded coconut: After the initial 30 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven, stir the granola to redistribute, and sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on top.
  7. Second bake: Return the granola to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes to toast the coconut and complete the crisping process.
  8. Add chocolate chips: Once baked, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool slightly. Gently fold in the chocolate chips so they melt a little but keep their shape.
  9. Final cooling and storage: Allow the granola to cool completely for 1-2 hours to harden and become crunchy. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container for freshness.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats may become too soft.
  • Choose nuts you prefer or have on hand; almonds, walnuts, and pecans work especially well.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the maple syrup amount to taste.
  • Ensure the granola cools completely before storing to maintain crispness.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate granola, homemade granola, breakfast granola, baked granola, healthy granola, chocolate breakfast

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