Description
Crunchy, nutty granola clusters with rich dark chocolate are perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips (70% cocoa or higher)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- 4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
- 5. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press down slightly with a spatula.
- 6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
- 7. Remove from oven and let cool completely without stirring to allow clusters to form.
- 8. Once cooled, stir in dark chocolate chunks.
- 9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Make sure the granola is completely cool before adding the chocolate to avoid melting.
- Try swapping nuts for your favorites, like pecans or cashews.
- Serve with yogurt, milk, or enjoy as a crunchy snack on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola, dark chocolate, healthy snack, breakfast, oats