Healthy Chocolate Granola Recipe - Oil Free, Vegan & Easy
This homemade chocolate granola recipe is nutritious and super easy to make. The healthy chocolate granola is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, is oil free yet contains healthy omega 3 fats for brain health. Enjoy the perfectly crunchy and nutty granola for a healthy breakfast, topped on homemade banana ice cream for dessert or a snack on its own.
Equipment
- 1 Baking tray
- 2 Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and chopped walnuts.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the maple syrup and vanilla extract .Gradually add the cocoa powder to the maple syrup mixture, stirring continuously until well combined
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat and seed mixture and mix thoroughly then place on the baking trays.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes @350℉, stirring halfway to ensure even baking.
Notes
Store the homemade chocolate granola in glass mason jars :)