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Healthy Chocolate Coconut Granola Recipe

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This Healthy Chocolate Coconut Granola recipe combines wholesome oats, shredded coconut, and rich cocoa to create a deliciously crunchy snack. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and enhanced with dairy-free chocolate chips, this granola is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a guilt-free treat. Easy to make and perfect for two servings, it bakes to crispy perfection with a satisfying chocolatey twist.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp dairy free chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the granola at the right temperature.
  2. Prepare Wet Mixture: On the stove over low heat, gently combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well mixed.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the oats and shredded coconut to ensure an even distribution.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the warmed liquid mixture over the oat and coconut mixture, stirring well to coat all dry ingredients evenly.
  5. Spread the Granola: Spread the granola mixture thinly on a lined baking tray; spreading it as thin as possible helps achieve a crispier texture.
  6. Initial Bake: Bake the granola in the oven for 15 minutes to start crisping and setting the mixture.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the dairy-free chocolate chips evenly over the granola.
  8. Final Bake: Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the chocolate chips begin to melt.
  9. Spread Chocolate and Season: Take the granola out of the oven, spread the melted chocolate gently to cover the clusters, and sprinkle a little extra salt for contrast.
  10. Cool Completely: Let the granola cool fully on the baking tray; this step is essential to achieve crunchy clusters.
  11. Break into Chunks & Store: Once cooled, break the granola into chunks and store it in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  12. Enjoy: Serve your healthy chocolate coconut granola as a snack or topping for yogurt or smoothie bowls.

Notes

  • Spreading the granola thin ensures maximum crispiness.
  • Allow cooling completely before breaking to get clusters rather than crumbs.
  • Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/healthy-chocolate-coconut-granola-recipe/