Seriously chocolaty granola with an irresistible touch of coconut. You are going to want to make this chocolate coconut granola every week and put it on all the things.
Why you'll love it
This chocolate coconut granola is packed full of deep chocolate flavor that is complemented by a subtle coconut flavor all throughout. It is crispy with large clusters making it the perfect snack to eat as it is. You can also use it to top yogurt and ice cream if you are feeling more indulgent.
Here is why it is the best granola ever
- Every ingredient works to enhance the flavor and texture beautifully
- It is a good-for-you way to satisfy your chocolate craving
- Making the granola doesn't take a ton of time to make and yields enough to last you all week!
Key ingredients
- Oats - For the best granola, you should always use old - fashioned oats, sometimes called rolled oats.
- Coconut - To add the best coconut flavor, I recommend using unsweetened shredded coconut. The unsweetened version has more flavor than the sweetened version. You can also amplify the flavor with a teaspoon of coconut extract.
- Chocolate - You can use either natural or Dutch-processed cocoa powder for the base of the granola. I prefer using dark chocolate chunks to finish the granola, but you can use any type of chocolate you prefer.
- Sweetener - To give the granola the best level of sweetness, I do recommend using a mix of granulated sugar and pure maple syrup. To keep the granola crisp, I do not recommend substituting the granulated sugar with more maple syrup, but you can use another alternative that pours like granulated sugar. Brown sugar also works.
How to make
- Mix together the oats, coconut, cocoa powder, and salt together in a large bowl and mix together.
- Add the sugar, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut extract together in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until the oats are evenly coated.
- Evenly place granola on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway and at the end of the 20 minutes.
- Add ⅓ of the chocolate to the granola and bake for another 5 minutes. Stir and leave the granola to harden in the oven with the heat turned off and the door cracked open.
- Once cooled, remove, break up the clusters, and add the remaining chocolate.
Storage
Keep the granola stored in an airtight container away from moisture. It should last up to two weeks
Recipe Card
Chocolate Coconut Granola
Crisp and flavorful chocolate coconut granola in large clusters
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cups cocoa powder natural or Dutch cocoa
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or your favorite liquid sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract optional, but recommended
- ⅔ cups chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut, cocoa powder, and salt together.
- In a smaller bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut extract,
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until the oats are completely coated.
- Pour the oats onto a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and bake for two 10-minute increments. Stir between each interval.
- Bake for another 5 minutes and add about ⅓ of the chocolate (not ⅓ cup) to the granola give it one last quick stir to incorporate the chocolate.
- Turn off the oven and leave the granola in the oven with the door cracked for about 45 minutes. Take out and allow to cool completely without stirring so you get large cluster. Once cool, add the remaining chocolate chunks.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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Sue says
I started making this again after a short break (clearly I lost my mind in doing so!) and brought it to work. Now I will be sharing the recipe as it is a BIG hit. I eat it plain, with almond milk, in vanilla yogurt, on ice cream. It's just an absolute delight to eat and I don't feel guilty in indulging in it! Thank you so much.
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Jassy says
So delicious! My kids age 4 and 7 loved it. It's their new favorite. How long will it last in an airtight container? Also, does it need to be stored in the fridge?
Amanda says
I'm so glad they loved it! My daughter loves adding it to her yogurt. Typically it will last a couple of weeks in an airtight container, but I've had some saved up for almost four weeks and it still tastes great!
Susie says
So totally addicting! I just put a handful of chocolate chips in the last baking and skip the rest of the chocolate. To each bowl I eat, I add raw sunflower seeds, raw pumpkin seeds, almond, pecan, and walnuts. I sometimes add dried cranberries. I don't add alot of any one thing, just enough to get a crunch.
Thank you so much for such an easy and pleasant recipe!
Amanda says
I love the additions you made to the granola! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
Zainab says
I'm a sucker for granola and seriously collect recipes as I make a batch every other week. I pinned this and going to make it this weekend!!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This granola looks so amazing! Love the chocolate chunks in there and I'm such a sucker for anything involving coconut 🙂