I’ve been meaning to share this recipe for months now.
Oops, my bad.
I have no one to blame really but my veggies.
Yeah, I hold those suckers accountable. Only a short time ago, I was up to my eyeballs in produce and as much as I wanted to share this granola recipe, I knew the veggies had to come first. Certainly while they were still in season, so week after week, the granola got bumped. It wasn’t all in vain though, since I gave you a Hearty Vegetable Soup with Roasted Tomatoes, a Sweet & Salty Pumpkin Cranberry Trail Mix, and Apple Pie Pancakes with Warm Maple Syrup, pretending of course apples are veggies.
They totally aren’t. It’ll be our little secret.
Thankfully, granola is a forgiving sort, which I appreciate and value, especially in my baked goods. It’s also not one to hold a grudge. I puffy heart granola.
I’d be willing to bet you could give this granola to any chocoholic out there, and they’d forgive all manner of improper conduct, wash away your sins so to speak. In fact, I’m gifting a batch to my local minister this week. Maybe he’ll ease up on those Our Fathers. Just kidding, I’m not the religious type, and I would totally bribe a priest if the cause was just. My philosophy draws strictly from the Do Unto Others thing and the Love Your Neighbor bit and I’m good with that.
So why am I talking about religion then? Because this granola is heavenly, a transcendental experience, if you will.
The bite of the cocoa powder coupled with the sweetened coconut and chocolate chips complement one another perfectly. It’s delightful and desserty, and if you want to eat it for breakfast, I’d totally understand.
The Hubby actually shared an unfinished version, even though he went against express orders to do so, with some of his coworkers. They declared it fantastic.
It was still missing the chocolate chips because a certain someone had polished off the rest of the bag when I wasn’t looking, and yes, he’s lucky to be alive. It’s that whole Do Unto Others thing. It crops up at the most inopportune times.
Whatever your religious beliefs, do yourself a favor and make this granola. You’ll be transported to the heavens, and if you’re lucky, all your sins forgiven.*
*Disclaimer: the last bit is completely fictional. I cannot speak for God, Allah, Muhammed, Buddha, the Dalai Lama, Santa Claus or any of them.
- 3 cups Rolled Oats
- 3 cups Nuts, chopped - I used a combination of Almonds and Walnuts
- 3 Tbsps. Flax Powder
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded Coconut
- 7 Tbsps. or just under 1/2 cup of Baking Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla
- 1/3 cup Olive or Canola Oil
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips (I use the Enjoy Life brand).
- Preheat over to 325 degrees.
- Mix together dry ingredients from the oats through to the salt. Add the vanilla extract and then the oil, stirring well to combine. Add in maple syrup, once again stirring to coat everything.
- Once combined, spoon mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave clumped together. Do not spread out on the baking sheet.
- Bake at 325 for a total of 30 minutes, stirring it at the 10 minute and the 20 minute mark. When stirring, the idea is really just to fold the outside edges so they don't burn.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
- Once cool, add in your chocolate chips and store in an airtight container.*
- *My granola stays fresh in an airtight container for weeks.
Looking for other granola recipes? I’ve got you covered.
Banana Bread Granola
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola
What’s your favorite granola flavor at this moment? Any strong religious beliefs you care to share?
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
October 30, 2015 at 8:58 AMI keep my chocolate chips hidden in a top cupboard in our kitchen so the husband will forget about them. It mostly works, but unfortunately it works for me too. We’ve had the same bag up there for like 4 months or something crazy.
I love granola with chocolate. I’m also a big fan of TJ’s pumpkin spice granola. I could probably make it myself, but I’m lazy, sooo there’s that.
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Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 7:30 PMI’m fairly certain my Hubby will source out chocolate no matter where I stash it. He’s got skills.
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Juli@1000lovelythings says
October 30, 2015 at 9:44 AMI love how simple this granola recipe is. You can just quickly make it in between and don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen. Chocolate and coconut is one of my favorite combos. Like Bounty bars 🙂
Stefan will love this. Something to jazz up his breakfasts 🙂
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Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 7:31 PMI didn’t even think of the Bounty Bar aspect, but you are totally right.
It’s so simple; seriously it’s a breeze to make.
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 30, 2015 at 10:27 AMAs a chocoholic and the recipient of a batch of this, I can vouch for the religious experience.This stuff is the shit. My tummy thanks you.
P.S. Can you speak for the tooth fairy?
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Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 7:41 PMVery good question. I’m going to have to reach out to my contacts at the Tooth Fairy and see about that. 🙂
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Suzy says
October 30, 2015 at 10:31 AMI always think about sexual favours when I hear the verse “Do unto others as you would have them do to you” or whatever it is.
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Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 7:53 PMThat’s good because I was totally going for sexual favors. 😉
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
October 30, 2015 at 11:34 AMDouble chocolate and coconut calls me! Love this, I’ll definitely try with gf oats, I’m sure my kids would love it too.
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Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 7:54 PMHooray. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
October 30, 2015 at 12:42 PMI have so much love for granola. SO much love that it’s crazy easy for me to make myself sick off it… especially when chocolate is involved. I’ll never understand the whole 1/4 cup serving nonsense. Whoever thought of that clearly never ate granola, because if they did, they’d know it’s impossible to stop at such a measly amount. That or my self-control is just garbage 😆
Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 8:15 PMThe Hubby has no control with granola either so you’re in good company.
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Danielle says
October 30, 2015 at 1:41 PMHold me down, this looks ridiculously pleasing. I’ve never been able to consume much granola per say due to my dental issues and poor crackety toofers, but that never stops me from trying. This recipe looks so flavor-punched that I’d be willing to grind it up a bit in a processer, sans chocolate, and then add those heavenly chocolates in after. It’d be a sinfully delicious mush. Hopefully you won’t be offended if I morph the components a bit… The flavors look too good to pass!
On another note, I just discovered I have an aunt and nephew that live in Cleveland!!! I hung out with them last night and I’m overjoyed. Her name is Bunny 🙂 a trip to your town is totally possible and I’m gonna bring you goodies from Texas whenever it happens
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Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 8:16 PMBlend away from friend.
I can’t wait for you to come to Cleveland. We’ll have a blast.
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Frances says
October 30, 2015 at 2:34 PMI love these granola recipes, but I can never get mine to clump. Suggestions for what I’m doing wrong? I leave it all together and don’t touch it until it cools.
Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 8:22 PMHmm, it’s kind of hard to say without actually seeing it or being in the kitchen with you. Mine does clump a little, although certainly not a ton. If you shoot me an email, maybe with some pictures if plausible, we can try to troubleshoot it together. My email address is megannmcc@aol.com. Let me know how you go about preparing it and with what ingredients, and I’ll see if I can’t help.
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Brittany says
October 30, 2015 at 4:03 PMOHHH MY! THIS looks amazing. For real, and I have little other things to say.
Meghan says
October 30, 2015 at 8:23 PMI would share all my granola with you.
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lindsay says
October 31, 2015 at 8:01 AMbetter late than never, right? tis the season for granola now.. and chocolate, and anything that has dessert on it. Ahem, like this. I could use this “dessert” for breakfast.
Meghan says
October 31, 2015 at 8:51 AMI figure chocolate is always in season so I’d be safe holding off on it. Come eat some with me, and I promise not to tell anyone you’re eating it for breakfast.
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Kirsten says
October 31, 2015 at 8:20 AMMeghan,
I was having trouble deciding if this should be pinned to a dessert board, or a snack board, or a chocolate board.
So I went with an assortment.
Good for ditherers like me.
I’m thinking mini chips in this one, though I stash the in the freezer door and use them up in muffins with great speed.
Thanks!
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Meghan says
October 31, 2015 at 8:52 AMI love the mini chips and it’s in fact what I went with in here, although the Hubby snuck in some regular sized ones too. Mini chips was the vision though. Great minds think alike.
Dither away.
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rachel @ athletic avocado says
October 31, 2015 at 11:02 AMthis granola needs to go into my mouth asap! this granola is one of God’s most beautiful creations 🙂
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Meghan says
November 1, 2015 at 7:13 AMYep, this granola is amazing!
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Anneli says
October 31, 2015 at 1:53 PMI’m going to make this today without the walnuts (allergies). Instead of eating all the kids Halloween candy I can munch on this! Thanks!
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Meghan says
November 1, 2015 at 7:14 AMThat’s awesome. I can’t wait to hear what you think. I bet hazelnuts would be a fantastic substitution.
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Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
October 31, 2015 at 8:01 PMI’m not religious, but this granola definitely looks heavenly! This looks perfect for when the after dinner hungries hit. I always want sweet at that time of night!
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Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
November 1, 2015 at 7:40 AMIt’s perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings, and you can use whatever nuts your little heart desires so allergy friendly for you. 🙂
Sarah says
November 2, 2015 at 12:57 AMYumm! Too bad I’m allergic to nuts 🙁
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Meghan says
November 2, 2015 at 6:19 AMI’m sorry to hear that Sarah. Nut allergies are so very tough.
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
November 2, 2015 at 2:18 AMI bet Santa Claus would bring some of this granola… Can just imagine it fueling his journey… (Jeez I think the heat here is finally getting to my head…)
But honestly this looks awesome Meghan and I would love to drive into a bowl of this right now! We just got some homemade coconut yoghurt that would just be spot on with this!
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Meghan says
November 2, 2015 at 6:19 AMActually I made a big batch of this granola this past summer and brought it to our family vacation. We just so happened to have some Coconut Yogurt too, and the combination of the two were magic. You’re definitely onto something.
MassachusEATS says
November 2, 2015 at 6:42 PMHoly moly, this sounds fantastic. I’m a relative newb to the coconut eating world and have since been making up for all those lost years. This granola should help do the trick…
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
November 4, 2015 at 7:03 PMLOL. “Does this have all spice in it? Cloves?”
This was Delicious, Meg and I think the Hubby gets a free card.
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Meghan says
November 5, 2015 at 6:24 AMYou’re confusing this one with the pumpkin seeds. No all spice, no cloves, just salt.
P.S. On the blog and social media land, it’s the Hubby. 🙂
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Faith VanderMolen says
March 5, 2016 at 6:45 AMThose clusters!! Looks so crunchy and delicious!
Emiyl says
March 5, 2016 at 9:13 AMThis looks really yummy! 🙂 Chocolate and coconut sounds like a good combination. 🙂
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Meghan says
March 6, 2016 at 5:33 PMChocolate and coconut is a winner for sure. 🙂