I am totally hooked on granola. Like hook, line, and sinker. I just can’t get over how incredibly simple it is to cook up a big batch on the weekends. Like a nerd, it then gives me something to look forward to at breakfast all week long. The inspiration for this granola came from my mocha mousse recipe I posted around Valentine’s Day. I loved that flavor combination and it turned into a divine granola. I was really sad to eat the last of it this morning for breakfast!
In other news… Will and I are leaving for vacation on Saturday! Yippee! I am beyond excited to escape the winter weather for a bit and enjoy a little beach time. 🙂 I’ve seriously been day dreaming about it for weeks since we booked the trip. In the mean time, make this fabulous granola, you won’t regret it!
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- 3 cups oats
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (or whatever oil you have on hand)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup freeze dried raspberries
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 3/4 cup coconut chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, add the oats, oil, cocoa, milk, maple syrup, and sea salt. Stir to coat the oats well.
- Spread oat mixture in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until mixture is darker brown and is aromatic.
- Let granola cool on the elevated cookie sheet for another 10 minutes. Stir in raspberries, walnuts, and coconut chips.
- Serve with fruit and yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
Oh my goodness this sounds SO perfect! I have been obsessed with chocolate + raspberries lately, especially in grilled cheese sandwiches (sounds weird but it’s amazing paired with brie cheese!). I have to try this the next time I make granola!
Chocolate and raspberries in a grilled cheese?! YUM!!! You just keep fueling my love for the combo.:-) Thanks, Selena!
Oh, yummy and so pretty too! Nice work 🙂
How are the raspberries prepared? Are they simply frozen raspberries?
They are actually freeze dried raspberries. I liked using these since they are already dehydrated, I don’t have to worry about the granola getting soggy! I usually find the freeze dried raspberries at Trader Joe’s but if you can’t find them, you can substitute with another dried fruit.
Hiya! This sounds and looks lovely. Is the milk necessary? Its the first time i’m seeing granola being baked with milk, wow! 🙂 I wonder how it will be without the milk…any clue? 🙂
Hmm… I haven’t tried it without the milk yet. If you are trying to avoid dairy, you could substitute a non-dairy milk in it’s place with good results. 🙂