--- title: "Crunchy Chocolate Granola" id: "12972" type: "post" slug: "crunchy-chocolate-granola" published_at: "2022-10-25T22:43:48+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:26:29+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/10/25/crunchy-chocolate-granola/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/10/25/crunchy-chocolate-granola.md" excerpt: "This Crunchy Chocolate Granola is full of goodness but tastes like dessert. It’s rich, nutty, perfectly sweet and so addictive. There are a few things I need when it comes to granola (and no, I don’t like it any other..." taxonomy_category: - "Breakfast" - "Snacks" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_6356f3062c96b" --- # Crunchy Chocolate Granola by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [October 25, 2022](https://mondaydreams.com/2022/10/25/crunchy-chocolate-granola/) in [Breakfast](https://mondaydreams.com/category/breakfast/) , [Snacks](https://mondaydreams.com/category/snacks/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/wprm) This Crunchy Chocolate Granola is full of goodness but tastes like dessert. It’s rich, nutty, perfectly sweet and so addictive. There are a few things I need when it comes to granola (and no, I don’t like it any other way): crunch + the right amount of sweetness + a punch of flavor; and, of course, nutrition. A bowl of granola can pack so many nutrients and so much flavor, but store-bought granola is often loaded with sugar and other nasty ingredients. And, in my opinion, it doesn’t taste as good as homemade granola. This recipe makes plenty and it keeps for weeks. I always have homemade granola in my pantry, it’s the perfect healthy breakfast or snack. This Crunchy Chocolate Granola is loaded with whole grains like oats and buckwheat, nuts and seeds and cacao powder for an extra dose of antioxidants. It’s so good it will satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Like this recipe, then you have to try my [Orange, Tahini and Cashew Granola](https://mondaydreams.com/2020/05/02/subtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola/) (my absolute favorite!). **If you try this healthy granola recipe, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** Nutty, rich and decadent Crunchy Chocolate Granola. Easy to make and so full of goodness. This granola is also vegan, refined sugar-free and gluten-free. Add it to smoothie bowls, yogurt, fresh fruit, ice cream or your favorite plant-based milk. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/wprm) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2022%2F10%2F25%2Fcrunchy-chocolate-granola%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2FCrunchy-Chocolate-Granola-0002-web.jpg&description=&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 25 minutes mins Servings 4 cups ### Ingredients - ½cupof hazelnuts - ½cupof walnuts - ½cupof sunflower seeds - ¼cupof cacao powder - 3Tbspof coconut oil,melted - 3Tbspcoconut nectar or maple syrup - 1tspof pure vanilla extract - ¾cupof coconut flakes - ½cupof rolled oats -GF if necessary - ½cupbuckwheat groats - 2Tbspchia seeds - ¼cupcoconut sugar - Pinchof Himalayan salt ### Instructions - Preheat the oven to 350 °F / 180 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Add hazelnuts, walnuts and sunflower seeds to a food processor. Pulse a few times, until finely chopped. I like everything in a similar size. - Add cacao powder, melted coconut oil, coconut nectar or maple syrup and vanilla extract to a big bowl. Whisk until combined. - Add chopped nuts and seeds, coconut flakes, oats, buckwheat groats, chia seeds, coconut sugar and sea salt. Stir well to combine. Everything should be well coated. - Spread the granola evenly onto the baking sheet. - Bake for 15 minutes. Stir the mixture. And bake for another 10 – 15 minutes. The cooking time depends on the oven, it burns quickly so be careful and keep an eye on it. - Remove from the oven and let cool completely, it will get crispier as it cools down. - Grab a big spoon and enjoy! 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