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chocolate granola

A delicious homemade chocolate granola packed with oats, nuts, and cocoa for a perfect breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 18
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.5 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried fruits like cranberries
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup canola oil
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, walnuts, almonds, wheat germ, cinnamon, salt, and dried fruit.
  3. In a small saucepan, add water, oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and toss until all ingredients are coated.
  5. Spread onto the baking sheet and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Break up larger clumps if desired.
  7. Serve with milk, yogurt, or ice cream, and enjoy.
  8. Store in an airtight container for weeks.

Notes

This chocolate granola is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Customize with your favorite nuts and dried fruits.