5 from 12 votes
Chocolate Coconut Granola
This chocolate coconut granola blends rolled oats, cocoa, espresso powder, and a touch of vanilla for a rich base. Toasted coconut flakes and pumpkin seeds add texture and nutty notes, while carob nibs contribute subtle sweetness after baking. The mixture creates a crunchy, chocolatey granola suitable for topping creamy Greek-style chocolate mocha yogurt, complemented by fresh fruit for balance.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups rolled oats gluten free
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 3/4 cups coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup carob nibs
- 1/2 cup per serving Greek Gods Greek-Style Chocolate Mocha Yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- In a large bowl mix oats, cocoa, espresso powder and salt together until well combined.
- In a small bowl melt honey and coconut oil together in the microwave 20 seconds. Repeat until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour wet mixture over oats and mix until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Spread evenly over prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. Stirring every 5 minutes. The last five minutes add coconut and pumpkin seeds. Remove from oven and cool. Once cool mix in carob nibs. Store in an airtight container.
- Serve over Greek Gods Greek-Style Chocolate Mocha yogurt with diced fruit of your choice.
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Notes
- Store the granola in an airtight container to keep it crisp for several days.
- Stir the granola every 5 minutes during baking to ensure even toasting without burning.
- Add carob nibs only after the granola cools to avoid melting or overbaking.
- Serve with Greek-style chocolate mocha yogurt and diced fresh fruit for a balanced dish.
- Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free granola.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.