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Double Chocolate Granola

February 13, 2015 by Lindsay 34 Comments

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Enjoy this homemade Double Chocolate Granola on yogurt, in a bowl with milk or simply by the handful. Full of chocolate flavor, it’s packed with nuts and seeds and lightly sweetened with honey. 

This Double Chocolate Granola is packed with nuts and seeds, tossed with coconut oil and lightly sweetened with honey.

Hi Friends!

My husband has a certain favorite kind of granola (that we often get for free). He’s not a huge cereal eater like I am, but when we have his granola on hand, he’ll occasionally join me for a bowl as a bedtime snack.

I do my best to keep it on hand for him. Since I’m a love blogger, Love Grown Foods is fabulous about keeping our pantry stocked…but sometimes, poor planning…or a hungry hubby….means we run out. This happened a few weeks ago so I decided to surprise hubby by making him some homemade chocolate granola to tide him over.

Double Chocolate Granola

This Double Chocolate Granola is packed with nuts and seeds, tossed with coconut oil and lightly sweetened with honey.

I added my own spin by throwing in some extra nuts and seeds, using coconut oil and sweetening it with honey for a fun twist on his favorite. I’ve made homemade granola before but I’ve never tried a chocolate version so I wasn’t totally sure how it would turn out.

Turns out, it was a major hit! I’m typically not a huge chocolate lover and I couldn’t stop grabbing a handful of this each time I went into the pantry.

This Double Chocolate Granola is packed with nuts and seeds, tossed with coconut oil and lightly sweetened with honey.

 

Here’s how you make it:

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Packed with nuts and seeds, tossed with coconut oil and sweetened with honey, this granola makes a great snack!

  • Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 3 Tbsp hemp hearts
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 c coconut oil (measured when solid)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
  3. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey and coconut oil and microwave 30-45 seconds.
  4. Stir in cocoa powder and mix well.
  5. Pour over oat mixture and stir until well coated.
  6. Pour granola onto lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool.
  8. Mix in the chocolate chips when almost cool if you want them to melt a bit, or wait until completely cooled before adding them.

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Like I said, I enjoyed this granola by the handful but you could also eat it with some Greek yogurt  or milk for a protein boost!

This Double Chocolate Granola is packed with nuts and seeds, tossed with coconut oil and lightly sweetened with honey.

I’d say hubby still favors his favorite, but this makes a great substitute when you run out or if you’re looking for a DIY recipe!

This Double Chocolate Granola is packed with nuts and seeds, tossed with coconut oil and lightly sweetened with honey.

Let’s chat:
What are your favorite granola mix-ins?

 

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    oh yes!! this looks perfect to eat with a glass of milk – your pictures are so awesome and are making me drool!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      thanks friend 🙂

      Reply
  2. CARLA says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    ooh or in a container for the child’s school snack!!

    Reply
  3. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Granola is my thing! This wouldn’t last a day in my house. YUM!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 13, 2015 at 8:05 AM

      That’s what I was thinking! Great recipe!

      Reply
  4. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Yum! Love that this has all my favorite nuts and chocolate too.

    Reply
  5. Jojo @ Run Fast Eat Lots says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    I usually make my granola with agave, cinnamon, and vanilla. Plus pumpkin seeds

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      pumpkin seeds are the best!

      Reply
  6. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Yes, please!! I was just saying we need to make granola this weekend… I think chocolate might have to be the way to go!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      woohoo! great choice 🙂

      Reply
  7. Betsy says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Wow that looks great! I am pinning for later!

    Reply
  8. misszippy says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    I love granola and especially a chocolate recipe! Pinned and ready to go!

    Reply
  9. Katie @ Mom's Kitchen Handbook says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I do a dark chocolate muesli, but I think I need to add this one to my repertoire….looks like a special afterschool treat for the kiddos! And pinning!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks Katie!

      Reply
  10. Serena says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Hello delicious. Perfect way to make Friday the 13th much better! (:

    Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Girl! You hopped on the granola week train! Woohoo!

    Reply
  12. Alanna says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    I could definitely eat way too much of this by the handful. I’ve never attempted to make chocolate granola before, but this would be the recipe to try!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      hope you love it!

      Reply
  13. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I bet it turns the milk all chocolatey– there is nothing better than a big bowl of granola.. one of my favorite snacks!

    Reply
  14. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    I’ve been kinda craving granola lately! I’ve been doing more smoothies in a bowl, so I like to add something with crunch. Pinned!

    Reply
  15. jen says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Oh my, this sounds amazing! I love anything with chocolate in it! Must try this! I love a granola with lots of seeds!

    Reply
  16. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Anything chocolate immediately gets my attention. Granola is one thing that I havent really tried making at home yet, so I should give it a shot. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  17. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    this looks incredible. (confession:) sometimes I eat coco krispies when I’m traveling and they’re on the breakfast bar. this would be like the at home version, since i’m wholly opposed to buying sugary cereal.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:41 AM

      oh man. i used to love rice krispies!

      Reply
  18. Danica @ It's Progression says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    This recipe looks delicious. I’m a huge granola fan, and I love making it with coconut oil. Yum!

    Reply
  19. Sarah Grace says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Oh my delicious, I love making my own granola Lindsay 🙂 ALSO. Will you be at the Arnold since it is in your backyard?! I’ll be there working with Quest and would love to see you!
    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
  20. Hippie Butter says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Now this recipe is going to be perfect in our break room & the waiting room. I know everyone is going to enjoy it. I’m just scared I might eat it all between the kitchen and the break room. Wish me luck 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:40 AM

      haha happy granola making!

      Reply
  21. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    this would go in MINUTES in my household. i would have to hide it.

    Reply
  22. Courtney Bentley says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Your recipes are always mouthwatering! I hope to get a day soon where I can sit and try them all out 🙂 Thanks for sharing and making me inspired to get in the kitchen! Happy Valentines Day xo C

    Reply
  23. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    February 14, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Yummy! My husband is all about one particular kind of granola too, but I bet he’d change is ways if I made this for him! Happy Valentine’s Day, Lindsay! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    February 15, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    Gorgeous pics buddy. I love granola and recently been obsessed with adding pretzels pre and post cookng! Pinned!

    Reply
  25. David says

    February 15, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Great looking recipe. Thank you for sharing. Definitely sharing this with others.
    I am slightly addicted to homemade granola, so this gives me an inspiration to try a few different things.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:40 AM

      awesome! happy baking!

      Reply

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