Homemade Chocolate Granola Cereal

5 from 2 votes

Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast? This healthy homemade chocolate granola cereal served with a bit of soy milk or on top of yogurt is a great way to start your morning.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Deborah Murphy

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup coconut chips
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, add the oats, oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, ground flax seeds, vanilla, sea salt, almonds, and pumpkin seed. Stir to mix together.
Spread oat mixture into a flat mass on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat mat. (Make sure everything is touching.)
Bake for 15 minutes and then stir in the coconut flakes. Pat down into a flat mass again and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until coconut is golden brown.
Let granola cool completely on a baking sheet. Break into pieces and add the chocolate chips. Transfer to airtight container to store.

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Notes

Gluten Free: Use gluten free certified oats to make this recipe gluten free.
Oil: Use any neutral flavored oil that you have like canola or vegetable oil. I also like this granola with olive oil.
Add ons: freeze dried fruit, dried fruit, switch out the nuts/seeds, add orange zest, stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Storage: store granola in an airtight container or jar in the pantry for up to 2-3 months. Store in the freezer in a bag for up to 6 months.

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