Description
This homemade Chocolate Granola recipe offers a rich and satisfying blend of oats, flaxseeds, and dark chocolate, baked to crispy perfection with a hint of cocoa and cinnamon. It's a delicious, wholesome snack or breakfast topping that's naturally sweetened with honey and enhanced with the nutritious benefits of flaxseeds and coconut oil.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup flaxseeds
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make Chocolate Paste: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon until a smooth, even paste forms without any lumps.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the rolled oats and flaxseeds into the chocolate paste, ensuring all oats are well coated to get that rich chocolate flavor throughout.
- Spread Mixture: Transfer the chocolate oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into an even layer to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, stirring once halfway through (around 30 minutes) to redistribute the oats for even cooking and prevent burning.
- Add Chocolate Chunks: Remove the granola from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate over the hot granola. Stir gently just a few times to create clusters as the chocolate slightly melts and binds the granola.
- Cool and Store: Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to an airtight container. Store at room temperature to keep it crisp. This recipe yields about 6 cups of granola, enough for 15 servings.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Stir halfway during baking to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
- Adjust honey quantity for sweetness preference.
- Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao for optimal flavor and less sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness for up to two weeks.
- Can be served with yogurt, milk, or as a snack on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
