The Best Chocolate Granola Recipe I've Ever Tasted
Try this Chocolate Granola recipe sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup. Adding olive oil imparts a delightful crispiness and a delicate, fruity undertone. It's perfect for a satisfying breakfast or pair it with yogurt for more protein.
Combine the first eight ingredients: 4 cups old-fashioned oats , 1 cup raw sunflower seeds , 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 1 cup shredded or flaked coconut , 1 cup pecans , 3 tablespoons dark Dutch-processed cocoa, 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed), and 1 teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl with a large spoon or your hands.
4 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 1 cup shredded or flaked coconut, 1 cup pecans, 3 tablespoons dark Dutch-processed cocoa, 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed), 1 teaspoon salt
Pour 3/4 cup maple syrup and 1/2 cup olive oil over the oatmeal mixture and continue mixing.
3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup olive oil
Spread in a thin layer on a greased full-sheet cookie tray. Or, cover your tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet for easier clean-up.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Add dried fruit as you take the granola out of the oven the last time. Allow to cool completely before storing in glass jars or plastic bags.
Makes 1/2 gallon plus one pint.
Notes
Variation:
Olive Oil and Maple Syrup --Leave out the cocoa. Everything else is the same.