Dark Chocolate Granola

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This Dark Chocolate Granola recipe has big crunchy clusters, plenty of chocolate chips, and only requires 9 simple ingredients. This recipe is so easy, and the granola is delicious on its own, with yogurt, or on top of overnight oats!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Cups

Calories: 160kcal

Author: Megan Calipari

Cost: $4

Equipment

1 Large Mixing Bowl
1 Small Saucepan
1 Rubber Spatula
Measuring Cups and Spoons
1 Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

4 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 Cup Roughly Chopped Unsalted Nuts See note
½ Cup Refined Coconut Oil
½ Cup Agave Nectar Or Maple Syrup
3 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¾ teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder
¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt Use ¼ teaspoon if using table salt
⅓ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325*F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and chopped nuts. Set aside.
4 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats, 1 Cup Roughly Chopped Unsalted Nuts
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut oil, agave nectar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, instant espresso, and salt. Stir frequently until the coconut oil is completely melted, then remove from heat.
½ Cup Refined Coconut Oil, ½ Cup Agave Nectar, 3 tablespoon Cocoa Powder, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, ¾ teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder, ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat mixture and stir using a rubber spatula until everything is evenly coated. Then, pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press it down gently using the back of a spatula.
Bake the granola in a 325*F oven for 15 minutes, then take it out and stir using a spatula. Press the granola back into the pan and return it to the oven for 13-15 minutes longer.
Allow the granola to cool completely. Do not stir the granola while it cools. Once cool, scatter the mini chocolate chips over the granola, then break it into clusters and store in an airtight container in your pantry for up to a month.
⅓ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Notes

I used peanuts because I love the combination of chocolate and peanuts, but any unsalted nut will work, like almonds, pecans, or walnuts!

Give the granola container a shake before enjoying it to distribute the mini chocolate chips!

Once you've added the melted coconut and cocoa mixture to the oats, it takes about a minute of stirring to get everything evenly coated. It will seem like there isn't enough of the chocolate mixture at first, but just keep stirring!

For big, crunchy clusters, do not stir the granola when it comes out of the oven. Allow it to cool completely so the clusters can form.

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