Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola is a chewy, coconutty, double chocolate, healthy treat or breakfast. This granola is high in plant protein and fiber-rich and so easy to make.
Just a few simple steps to heavenly granola
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10- In a large mixing bowl add organic rolled oats, hemp seeds, milled flax, coconut flakes, and chopped almonds. Stir together.
- In a small saucepan, add coconut oil, honey, and pure maple syrup. Bring to a simmer and whisk to blend.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cacao powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour over rolled oat mixture.
- Stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Spread to an even layer in baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350℉ for 21 minutes.
- Stir every 7 minutes for chewy granola. Make sure to stir into the corners because they will brown the quickest. Bake for 30 minutes and stir every 10 minutes for crunchy granola.
- Remove from oven and cool COMPLETELY.
- Add chocolate chunks or chips.
The perfect way to serve Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola
I love to top my chocolate granola with fresh raspberries and give it a splash of Quick Homemade Almond Milk.
Did you know these fun facts?
- Hemp seeds are 30% fat. They are rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6. Hemp seeds are a great source of protein with more than 25% of their total calories are from high-quality protein.
- Just one tablespoon of Flax provides a good amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being a rich source of some vitamins and minerals.
- Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Make sure you purchase certified gluten-free oats.
- Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E. Almonds help lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol level. Just to name a few.
- Coconut oil is high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet. They can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. They also raise the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk.
- Quality Dark Chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and a few other minerals. However, these nutrients come with 600 calories in 3.5 ounces and moderate amounts of sugar and should be consumed in moderation. 😢
Nutrition information from Healthline
Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola
Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola is a chewy, coconutty, double chocolate, healthy treat or breakfast. This granola is high in plant protein and fiber-rich and so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 3 cups organic rolled oats (not quick cooking)
- 1/2 cup organic hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup organic milled flax
- 1 cup organic coconut flakes
- 1 cup whole almonds (roughly chopped)
- 1/3 cup organic coconut oil
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
Instructions
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n a large bowl combine oats, hemp seeds, milled flax seed, coconut flakes and chopped almonds. Stir to combine.
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In a small saucepan heat coconut oil, honey and maple syrup. Once coconut oil has melted stir in cacao powder. Whisk until smooth and mixture is simmering. Remove from heat, add vanilla.
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Pour chocolate mixture over oat mixture. Stir well to coat oat mixture. Pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Place in a preheated 350F (176C) oven. Bake for 27 minutes stirring every 7 minutes.
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Remove from oven and allow granola to completely before adding chocolate chips. Makes about 6 cups.
Recipe Notes
- You can make substitutions with this recipe. Substitute with equal amounts. Use what you have on hand.
- For chewy granola bake 21 minutes and stir every 7 minutes. For crunchier granola bake 30 minutes and stir every 10 minutes.
- Be sure to stir the corners of the pan. Pull the granola from the corners into the center because the corners will brown quicker than the rest of the pan.
I make a similar recipe that was my late grandmother's… minus the cacao powder… DEFINITELY adding that from now on – genius! SO yum.
Question, though – Wouldn't heating (and subsequently baking) the raw cacao and raw honey cancel out the healthy qualities of the RAW factor? I'm all about the raw & the health benefits- this is something I've been pondering awhile — (like, adding raw honey to hot tea…?) Any thoughts/info??
Great question. That never crossed my mind. I did some research and by golly why use raw honey if you are just heating it? Right? Heating raw honey does remove some of the health benefits. However, I think you are still better off using raw than a pasteurized honey from a grocery store. My opinion only. I only buy raw honey from local bee keepers. I love it. As far as the raw cacao, I don't have an answer for you. I could really find anything regarding cooking with it. mynewroots.blogspot.com uses raw cacao and has the nutritional background with her recipes. She heats it in her almond milk hot chocolate….hmmmm. Let me know if you find more info on that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
What a wonderful recipe! I think it looks delicious and fun to make and will leave me feeling great! Thank you Janet!
Chocolate always leaves me feeling great 🙂
Looks delicious! How long will it stay fresh? (thinking about halving the recipe, since it's just my hub and me.)
I keep my granola in a jar with a lid. I'm not sure how long it stays fresh because we eat it within a week or two. The granola freezes great for months. It's just my husband and me as well and next time I make it I was thinking of doubling the recipe.
This looks amazing and I love your photos, Janet! Mel
These look like amazing. I love this almond granola.
I can't stop eating it. I'm not sure if I should make a double batch or not??
This looks delicious, and your photos are beautiful!
Mel
You are so kind. Thank you so much.
Why coconut oil? Flavor?
I used coconut oil because I wanted the health benefits of the coconut oil. Yes, I love the flavor. If coconut oil is not available you can substitute with equal amounts of a light flavored olive oil or canola oil.
The Kallari is wonderful, but not readily available. I hope that changes. Thanks for your comment.
Mm I have been craving granola lately, this seriously would hit the spot right now. Love the look of that Kallari!