Simple, Customizable Chocolate Granola that Tastes Great on It's Own

Skip the store-bought version and make my easy chocolate granola! It's completely customizable and works equally well for breakfast or a healthy dessert. Recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-granola/ Ingredients 3 ½ cups old-fashioned oats (315g) 1 cup chopped nuts (I like almonds and pecans) (130g) ⅓ cup natural cocoa powder (33g) ⅓ cup shredded coconut, (sweetened or unsweetened, your preference) (21g) ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (71g) or a neutral cooking oil like avocado oil ⅓ cup honey (may substitute maple syrup)(78ml) ⅓ cup granulated, turbinado, or coconut sugar (66g) 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon table salt Optional add-ins (use all or none of these) 2 Tablespoons chia seeds 2 Tablespoons flax seed 2 Tablespoons cacao nibs For topping 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (I like to use a blend of mini and regular) (100g) Sea salt, for sprinkling Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from the links below. Baking sheet (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/36AXRkO Mixing bowls (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/2C47vQx Instructions 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Preheat oven to 300F (150C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 00:20 In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, nuts, cocoa powder, coconut, and any of the optional add-ins listed at the bottom of the recipe. 01:43 In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together (melted) coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. 03:10 Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and use a spatula to stir until all of the dry ingredients are coated with the wet. 04:05 Spread into an even layer onto prepared baking sheet and transfer to center rack of 300F (150C) preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until granola appears dry. 04:30 Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips and flaky sea salt over the surface of the granola (see note). Allow granola to cool completely, then use your hands or a wooden spoon to break the granola into clumps (if you break up the granola before it has cooled completely you will not have a clumpy granola). Notes Chocolate chips Note that the chocolate will remain soft and melty for quite a while and can be a little messy when you break up the granola. You can let the chocolate sit and then smear it over the surface of the granola for a more even distribution and faster cooling if you prefer. Storing Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It should keep for several weeks. Chocolate granola may also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sugarspunrun/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarspun_sam Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sugarspunrun Email List: https://sugarspunrun.com/subscribe/