Dark Chocolate Granola Recipe (Easy and Crunchy!)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    7

  • Calories

    535 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Dark Chocolate Granola Recipe (Easy and Crunchy!)

Super chocolaty and crunchy dark chocolate granola made with coconut oil and honey. Add as few or as many chocolate chips as you like (I go with lots!) and you've got a delicious homemade breakfast treat or snack.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • cup honey
  • ½ cup cocoa powder or cacao (dutch process cocoa powder is darker than natural)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon Add a little more if you like
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup rolled oats not quick-cook & use gluten-free oats to make the granola gluten-free
  • 1 large egg white
  • 5 ounces dried fruit coconut flakes, banana chips, chopped dried mango, unsalted peanuts etc.
  • 5 ounces nuts (I like mixed unsalted nuts, but substitute some with seeds if you like)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips Add a sneaky few more if you like!
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 300°F (150°C) (fan oven - if using a conventional oven increase temperature to 325°F/165°C) and line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
  2. Melt the coconut oil and honey together in a big saucepan on a low heat. Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt and stir well.
  3. Let the mixture cool slightly, then pour it over the oats in a large bowl and mix really well so that all of the oats are coated.
  4. Whisk the egg white in a small bowl with a handheld whisk until it’s light and frothy, then pour it into the mixture and stir in well.
  5. Spread the mixture out evenly over the baking tray and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning regularly (or a little less regularly if you prefer a chunkier granola).
  6. Leave the mixture to cool for about ten minutes before stirring through about half of the chocolate chips. When the mixture has fully cooled, stir in the dried fruit and nuts, plus the remaining chocolate chips.
  7. Serve in a bowl with milk or on top of some Greek yogurt, with a little extra honey drizzled over the top (if you like!). Store in an air-tight container.

Notes

  • Storage: Keeps well in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks (it'll be crunchiest in the first few days). 
  • Freezing: Yes, you can freeze granola! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • For the crunchiest granola: Only stir once while baking. Then press down lightly on it on the tray when it comes out of the oven. Leave to cool before breaking up and storing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 0.1mg (0%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 481mg (14%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 481mg 10%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 9IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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