Crunchy Chocolate Granola

This homemade chocolate granola is crisp, deeply chocolatey, and packed with crunchy clusters—far more indulgent than it actually is, making breakfast feel like a treat rather than an obligation.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together oats, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Warm honey and coconut oil together until just combined, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and toss until every oat is coated.
5. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until deeply fragrant and golden.
6. Remove from oven, immediately fold in chocolate chips, then let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Full recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction →

Chef's tip: Stir the granola halfway through baking—this prevents burning at the edges while keeping the centre chewy and ensures those glorious crunchy clusters form evenly throughout.