Description
Indulge in this delightful chocolate granola, a perfect blend of oats, nuts, and chocolate for a sweet breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups oats
- 1/2 cup nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir to mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until completely coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until it turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before stirring in the chocolate chips.
- Store the granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Notes
For variations, consider nut-free options or adding spices like cinnamon for flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate granola, breakfast, healthy snack, homemade granola