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One of the fun parts of being an adult is that no one can stop you from making potentially imprudent, positively satisfying eating decisions. Craving Cocoa Puffs (or Chocolate Muffins) for all three meals today? Go for it! Mom isn’t here to judge. One of the least fun parts of being an adult is realizing this choice isn’t healthy or sustainable. This chunky cluster filled chocolate granola, however, is the best of both worlds. It gives me that happy sensation of eating chocolate for breakfast, without a smidge of regret. (This Chocolate Oatmeal has a similar effect.)

How to Make Chocolate Granola

If you’ve made my classic Healthy Granola or the Ridiculously Addictive Maple Quinoa Granola in my cookbook, you know that homemade granola beats any store-bought granola in terms of taste and texture. Plus, granola you make from scratch is far more cost-effective, you know exactly what is in it, and it is so simple to make, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner. Made with 100% whole grain, heart-healthy olive oil, and less sugar than most granola recipes it’s a granola that tastes good and is good for you too.

The Ingredients

Rolled Oats. Not just for Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, this fiber-rich whole grain is packed with iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and almost double the recommended daily amount of manganese.

Cocoa Powder. Pure cocoa or cacao powder adds a deep chocolate flavor and offers bonus antioxidants. (Try adding a few teaspoons these No Bake Granola Bars.)Olive Oil. If you haven’t used olive oil to make granola before, it’s lovely. It gives the granola a light, crispy texture and mild, fruity flavor. Coconut oil could be used too.Honey + Brown Sugar. A winning combination of sweeteners for this homemade dark chocolate granola. You could swap for pure maple syrup to make this vegan as well.Almonds. For crunch plus a daily dose of healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, and vitamin E. (I also like to toss a handful of almonds into these Healthy Granola Bars.)

Unsweetened Shredded Coconut. Many granola recipes are made with sweetened coconut flakes. To reduce the sugar content as much as possible, I went with unsweetened coconut in this chocolate granola recipe.Dried Cherries. For a fruity finish that adds sweetness and additional texture to this crunchy granola blend.

Cinnamon. For some warm, earthy spice.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Keep leftover granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for 1 month.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Sheet Pan. This set of sheet pans is my favorite for everyday baking.Saucepan. The perfect size for smaller kitchen tasks.Wooden Spoon. For mixing and spreading the granola.

Adults: This is how you can have your cake chocolate dessert for breakfast and eat it too. Perfect for a snack as well!