Healthy Dark Chocolate Granola with Chocolate Chunks
This dark chocolate granola is as satisfying as it is good for you! Packed with nutrient-rich dark chocolate, nuts, seeds, and oats, it's perfect for adding a nutrient and flavor boost to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothie bowls!
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Servings: cups
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup seeds e.g., flax, pumpkin, sunflower, or chia
- 1 cup nuts chopped (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- ½ cup millet
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate from a bar add after baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, seeds, nuts, millet, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 30 minutes without stirring. Start checking the granola at the 30-minute mark and continue checking every 5 minutes until it smells toasted and looks as golden brown as it can (chocolate makes it kind of hard to tell!). Be careful that it doesn’t burn!
- Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring. Once cool, stir in the dark chocolate chips or chunks.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/3 cup | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g