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This homemade Chocolate Granola Recipe is made with almonds, cocoa, and coconut! A sweet breakfast that can be altered to your preferences!
This Chocolate Granola Recipe was inspired after making and devouring cookies for breakfast. I was enthralled with the idea of turning my breakfasts into desserts. I have devised a simple plan to trick my bottom half, taste buds and tummy all at the same time with something chocolaty, delicious, low fat with no sugar! Hello, healthy breakfast. This stuff is amazing, especially if you’re trying to cut back on the sugar. Take a peek and see how ridiculously easy this is!
Chocolate Granola Recipe
{Feel free to customize this recipe for your own needs!}
- Oats (Quick Cooking) – These are Gluten-Free, people!!! So if you’re sensitive to that, this is a great recipe for you.
- Almonds and Coconut – If you are allergic to either of these, swap them out for something you’re not allergic to. Try a neutral cereal like Cheerios or dried fruit.
- Cocoa Powder and Vanilla Extract – Two traditional flavors that always go well together.
- Butter and Maple Syrup – When I use the term healthy, I mean no preservatives or chemicals. And I prefer butter over oil any day! So real maple syrup and butter it is.
For other easy granola recipes take a look at these: No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Loaded Pepita Granola, and Simple Orange Almond Granola.
How to Make Chocolate Granola
- In a large bowl, combine oats (quick-cooking please!), almonds, and unsweetened coconut flakes. I used Bob’s Red Mill brand….because we love Bob. Stir and set aside.
- In a small liquid measuring cup, melt butter in microwave. Stir in maple syrup and cocoa powder. Use really good quality stuff. I used Scharffen Berger. Microwave mixture another 30 seconds or so or until cocoa mixes in so there aren’t any lumps. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour butter/maple mixture over the bowl of oats. Stir to coat and divide between two cookie sheets.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour. And, voila! 1 hour later, beautifully golden, not too sweet, healthy and chocolatey granola. Mmmmm… Cool this down and store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.
Variations
Dried Fruit. You can add dried fruit to the mix after baking your chocolate granola. Berries are always a good choice.
Fresh Fruit. This could be strawberries like pictured or even bananas.
Peanut Butter. Luckily for you, I have a whole other recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola.
Chocolate Chips. If you have a sweet tooth try adding mini chocolate chips to this recipe.
Make-Ahead Chocolate Granola
This chocolate granola recipe makes a total of 12 cups!!! But if you want to make a double batch, go for it. The more the merrier with this recipe.
The best way to store granola is in an airtight container, preferably in your pantry, away from humidity and heat. But you can also freeze it to make it last even longer. Just make sure the container is completely closed. One more tip, the fridge is not a good place to store granola because it can absorb nasty fridge smells. Ew.
More Healthy Breakfasts to Try!
- Cherry Coconut Muesli
- Microwave Cinnamon Maple Breakfast Quinoa
- Healthified Breakfast Nachos
- Healthy Carrot & Oat Breakfast Cookies with Greek Yogurt Glaze
Excuse me while I lick my screen… I mean… never mind.
Printable recipe card below. Enjoy! 🙂
Chocolate Granola Recipe with Almonds
Ingredients
- 8 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup toasted almonds sliced
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder heaping
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats (quick-cooking please!), almonds, and unsweetened coconut flakes. I used Bob’s Red Mill brand. Stir and set aside.
- In a small liquid measuring cup, melt butter in microwave. Stir in maple syrup and cocoa powder. Use really good quality stuff. I used Scharffen Berger. Microwave mixture another 30 seconds or so or until cocoa mixes in so there aren’t any lumps. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour butter/maple mixture over the bowl of oats. Stir to coat and divide between two cookie sheets.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour. Cool this down and store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Could I use chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa?
Can’t wait to try this recipe! Love that you have options since I’m not a coconut fan. Can’t wait to experiment with different flavor combinations.
I’ve been wanting a healthy granola recipe! This one looks yummy!
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What do you suggest for a substitute for coconut. I’m allergic. But this sounds so good with chocolate.
You can replace it with anything! More nuts, more oats, seeds…pretty much anything.
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Hey! I am going to make this tonight. Quick question – I only have sweetened coconut – do you think that would be ok or too sweet?
Nope, should come out just fine 🙂
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This looks SOOOO yummy! What a great breakfast idea for the die-hard chocholics like me 🙂 !
But I gotta ask, is it reallllllllyyyyyy that healthy if BUTTER is used? Any substitutes for that?
And what’s the calorie count?
When I use the term healthy, I mean no preservatives or chemicals. And I prefer butter over oil any day….love the flavor of butter! And, no idea on the calorie count! Sorry!
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Tried this last weekend, Lauren….love it! My son says “it’s the bomb!” I posted a blog for you about it http://suziesimaginarium.blogspot.com/2012/05/food-for-shopping.html
oh my goodness, i want this right now!! just made your no bake choc chip granola bars tonight for breakfast tomorrow and snuck a bite. yummy. i can’t wait to make this recipe for weekend breakfast. thanks for all the yum ideas!
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you make it look so simple! I’m going to have to try this!
Oh, this recipe looks awesome. I’ve been meaning to make up another batch of granola. All I need is the time to set aside one hour from my crazy schedule to watch over the hot oven!
I want to eat this by the handful!
yes your husband is a great hand model 🙂 looks yummy (the cereal, not your husband!) you get what i mean right? i had this gerund, participle, infinitive exam yesterday and suffered severe brain damage. thats why im not thinking right…
This looks FANTABULOUS Lauren! I’m all for tricking my mind, thighs and tummy into thinking I’m eating dessert at breakfast 🙂
this looks amazing – i have been looking for a ganola recipe that is actually healthy and this looks like it might just be the one – i am going to try substituting the nuts though for my faves but thank you for the inspiration 😀 x
Yum and might I say amazing!!!
Hey, comments! I thought you were just blocking me or somethin’ 🙂 This looks perfect!
Ummm so you could totally mail me some of this. Just sayin’ 😉
I love granola, but have yet to make my own. This chocolate version sounds like a great way to start the day!
This looks good! Thank you. For Anneka, when i looked up gluten, Livestrong.com said: The three most common grains that have gluten are wheat, rye and barley. Three common grains that do NOT contain gluten are corn, OATS and rice.
All the things I could top with this granola! Love it!
Chocolate granola is the perfect cereal to add fruit too! Or more chocolate….
Ooh I hadn’t thought of using cocoa powder before to make chocolate granola, what a perfect idea.
The cocoa keeps it low fat!!
chocolate granola is the perfect way to start the day. Looks like your comment issue may have been resolved (yaaay!). Excited to try your granola recipe. 🙂
My husband is always my hand model too! This looks delicious 🙂
This looks great, Lauren! I can’t wait to try it!!
Recipe looks good. I will try.
There are zillons of folks who have nut allergies ….. or maybe have digesting issues with any nut.
Someone should have already invented nut-free granola. It must taste great for kids and adults. Free of heavy sugars. Just a bit.
There was a recipe I came across one time that only used cereals, oats, honey and I think egg whites. Cannot recall the instructions.
Your recipe will be tasty for Mother’s Day! Bake a few batches and fill up those cello bags! Thanks Lauren.
Looks so yummy Lauren! I can practically taste it from here!
Hope you get around to making this, Jenny! 🙂
Chocolate for breakfast … ummm, why yesss that IS a great idea 😉
Is there any good substitution for coconut? I have an allergy, but have a hard time knowing what to use when recipes call for coconut flakes.
Oh yum! Chocolate granola sounds delicious…wish I already had some ready for breakfast this morning! 🙂
Omnomnom I eat granola by the handful…I’m dangerous with a container of it sitting on my table!
We keep ours on our fridge in a huge ziploc bag! LOVE IT!
Looks like the comments are working now! Granola looks delicious!
Chocolate and coconut, can’t go wrong with that combo!
If there are crumbs on your screen, I will come lick it, too!
Chocolate, almonds, and oats are a great combo! Love that you can feel good about it too 🙂
Yay, comments are working again! I just posted my granola bars today. Looks like we’re both on a health kick, right? Well, can we call it a health kick if chocolate is involved? I mean it has oats so I think we’ll be just fine 🙂
I know! FINALLY got these darn comments working again! LOL!
I love trickery like this! A yummy sweet treat that is healthy? I’d say this is a perfect recipe for me.
This sounds delicious and easy. Can’t beat chocolate and coconut. Thanks!
Perfect timing! I’ve been looking for granola recipes.
Do you think I could use gluten free oats?
Sure! I don’t see why not.
Thanks! I can’t wait to make this for breakfast tomorrow!
Looks delish!