healthy granola

Once you try healthy homemade granola, you won't go back to the store-bought variety. Not only is it better for you, but it's also incredibly easy to make. All you need is a sheet pan and basic pantry ingredients. If you love chocolate and you love granola, you're going to love this chocolate granola recipe. You'll finally have a good reason to start your day with chocolate. 

Easy Healthy Homemade Chocolate Granola

rolled oats

sunflower seeds

of pumpkin seeds

of ground flaxseeds

coconut smiles

cocoa powder

salt

coconut sugar

coconut oil, melted

vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

ombine most of the dry ingredients. This includes the oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut smiles, cocoa powder, and salt.

Whisk together remaining ingredients. 

This includes the coconut sugar, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Then drizzle it over the dry ingredients and give everything a good toss until it’s evenly mixed. 

Spread mix evenly across pan. 

Line a baking sheet and pour the granola mix from the large bowl on top. Spread out evenly across baking pan to ensure even cooking. Lightly press down with a spatula to help create clumps in granola. 

Bake for 20 minutes

Baking slow and low is the secret to making healthy homemade granola. Any hotter than 350 degrees and you'll burn parts of your mix before it's ready. The nuts, seeds, and coconut smiles may burn before the batch has a chance to dry out and crisp up. Keep an eye on your mixture, stir it from time to time, and remove it from the oven when it's golden brown.

Let cool

Store in airtight container

in a dark cupboard at room temperature. It will last for up to one month. 

I used your recipe variation guide to turn up the warming spice, by adding nutmeg and cinnamon. I loved it. Will definitely be making this again.

This delicious vanilla almond oil-free granola is great for topping yogurt, as a plant-based, homemade cereal or just as its own for a perfectly healthy snack. It is really easy to make as well as being refined sugar-free and gluten-free.

Vanilla Almond Oil-Free Granola

oats

Daily Crunch Sprouted Almonds

chia seeds

almond butter

maple syrup

almond extract

tsp vanilla extract

cinnamon

tsp nutmeg

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine old-fashioned rolled oats, almonds and chia seeds.

In a separate, glass measuring cup add almond butter and maple syrup. Heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds then stir until well combined.

To the oats, add in almond butter mixture, almond extract, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix everything together thoroughly.

Transfer mixture to a baking sheet and evenly spread out.

Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

<em>This Vegan Granola recipe is easy, crunchy, healthy, and highly customizable! Enjoy these golden, nutty clusters for an easy breakfast or snack.</em>

Easy Vegan Granola Recipe 

Real Maple Syrup

tsp Vanilla Extract

Salt

Cinnamon

Rolled Oats (not Instant), Gluten-Free if necessary

Pumpkin Seeds

Almonds

Walnuts

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Preheat the oven to 325F. Add the Maple Syrup, Nut/Seed Butter, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, and Salt to the base of a large bowl. Whisk until evenly incorporated.

Pour the Oats, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, and Coconut into the bowl and fold them into the wet mixture, until all pieces are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture to a greased or lined baking tray and press it into a thin, even layer using a spatula.

Bake for 20 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven, then remove and use a spatula to toss/flip the granola. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 6-7 minutes, then remove.

Immediately sprinkle the Chocolate Chips or Dried Fruit over the Granola, using a spatula to gently toss the mixture. If you’d like the Chips to completely melt, stir them a bit more until they melt completely. Let the Granola and Chocolate cool completely on the tray before removing.

Serve as desired; store leftovers at room temperature or in the fridge (recommended for crunchier granola) for up to one month.

I love this recipe, the funny part is, I made it exactly like yours but came up with it on my own through experimentation, I just found yours and your site, what an awesome site. I use gluten free oats and I make my own nut/almond butter and use that. I live in the middle of almond orchards so almonds on the cheap come easy.

Use parchment paper and bottom shelf. That worked perfectly

I just tried subbing half the oats with steel cut oats, and they came out great!

Delicious recipe and I even cut back the maple syrup to 1/4 cup. Thanks for all you do.

This was awesome! Super easy and I ended up baking it in the oven maybe 5 more minutes. Everything clumped up well and the flavour is great! Not too sweet and a bit of depth from the tahini

Used sun butter that had been sitting in my cabinet forever &amp; it's delicious. So crunchy!

Tried it again with a can of coconut cream I had laying around instead of the maple syrup &amp; nut butter - another hit!

I’ve been on the hunt for a good clean granola recipe for so long. I don’t like to buy in stores and I wanted a recipe with very few and REAL ingredients. This one is perfect!!! I made it- so easy and it’s delicious!!!! I’ve been snacking on it all day!!

This is now my go-to granola!! I love it. I usually add about 3/4 of dried fruit (more coconut flakes, dates, and craisins - yum!). Maple syrup is super expensive where I live, so I use honey instead and it's amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!

Amazing recipe. I added hemp seeds, chia seeds and dates. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome granola! I prefer this to all the other (many, many) granola recipes I've made with oil. Granola tastes so much better without oil, I think oil gives it a weird aftertaste. I used half almond butter &amp; half tahini---loved the flavor and texture too. Thanks for such a great recipe. I'm so happy to make amazing granola without oil!

Just made this with brazil nuts, almonds, and walnuts, and it is DOPE. Thank you Caitlin!

Just made two batches- the reviewer above who mentioned 20 minutes being too long was right for me too- luckily I saw her notes and checked after 15 minutes- it was PERFECT! Delicious delicious delicious. Thanks for the recipe! Can't wait to share it with people!

Making them for a second time! Absolutely loved them the first time and thought I should share my thanks! Its my first time trying out a granola recipe and its always a great feeling when something new to you turns out nicely

Delicious! Made this tonight and can't wait for my three little kiddos to wake up and eat it for breakfast tomorrow. A great surprise for them!

This is better than any store-bought granola I've ever tried! I have a nut allergy so I subbed the nut butter for sunflower butter butter and added chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, and raisins. Thanks for the super easy and delicious recipe, I don't think I'll ever be going back to store-bought!

Thank You!! I've made this several times and everyone that tries it always asks me for the recipe.  It makes the house smell divine and it makes a great any time snack but it's a must have for hiking. You are awesome and I appreciate all of your recipes!

I made this with sugar free syrup ???????? DELICIOUS. Instead of sunflower seeds I used sesame seeds, and instead of almonds snd walnuts I just used 1 cup of mixed nuts. Thank you for this recipe so much.????

My favorite granola! I've been doubling the recipe and making it every week. My family keeps gobbling it up! Great with homemade soy yogurt and blueberries!

Always a granola win whenever I use this recipe. Bought some blackberries that were going bad from the supermarket and I knew the only thing that would do them justice was this granola, some coconut yoghurt, and banana. Yum. Thank you for your quality recipes, Caitlin!

I really like this--especially the chunks it makes and how healthy it is.  Next time I think I'll try peanut butter instead of tahini, as I think I'd like a bit more of a sweet taste.  Thanks for the recipe!

I make this so often - it’s one of my favourite recipes! So versatile - I’ve used both 1/3 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup (more cost effective) and they both yield the same results. Thanks !

This hits the granola spot for me! I used 1/3 of unroasted cashew butter, 1/3 cup agave nectar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Then I put more cinnamon because “Duh”! 

I ate some with 1/2 perfectly ripe banana and some soy milk. I added hemp seeds. I’m going to make more, I’ll definitely do a chocolate chia seed granola as well as a peanut butter one. I think I would stick cranberries, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, and maybe cashews or raisins in this vanilla neutral-tasting granola. 

It’s perfect. Sometimes I just want to eat granola and nothing else with it. This is the kind you can do that with because it will never skimp you on flavor. 

Thanks for a new way for me and my toddler to enjoy our beloved rolled oats! (We buy 6 lbs a month, lol!)

I just tried this Granola OMGOODNESS 
I’m so excited ...... it’s so delicious ???? 
I making it a second time to take with me for my daughter and her partner, I want to make it for everyone..... lol 

Thank You for the recipe ????

What would your best option be for a “Nut Free” version as I have a friend that’s highly allergic to ALL NUTS ????

This granola is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. I also like that it is versatile enough to use whatever nuts, etc. I have on hand. It is so good, it is hard to keep it in the house very long. We even find ourselves eating it for dinner sometimes. : ) Thank you for sharing it with us.

This is the recipe I've been looking for. I made it with almond butter and subbed pecans for the almonds. So yummy. I had to make myself stop eating, or I might have eaten the entire batch in one sitting! I can't wait to experiment with other combinations.

On another note, I wish it was possible to print the recipe without the "Privacy &amp; Cookies Policy" covering part of the instructions.

Should the granola be hardened or crunchy when it’s done baking or a little soft?

This recipe is so easy and customizable. Delicious!

This was absolutely phenomenal!! Simply the best! Delicious and easy to make - thank you for sharing your recipe!

Delicious! Such a great recipe. A keeper for sure. 😀👋

This Healthy Chocolate Granola recipe is a low sugar treat that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, and snacking! It's made with oats, nuts, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.

Healthy Chocolate Granola Recipe

nuts

coconut flakes (optional)

tsp salt

coconut oil

vanilla

chocolate chips chocolate bars chopped

Preheat oven to 325F and line baking sheet with parchment paper

In a large bowl, mix together oats, nuts, coconut flakes, and salt.

In a saucepan, heat coconut sugar, cocoa powder, maple syrup and coconut oil over medium heat. Let cook for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

Pour saucepan mixture onto oat mixture and stir until combined.

Pour onto baking sheet and press into flat sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes total.

Once fully baked, top with chocolate chips immediately. Stick back in oven for 5 minutes until chips are melted. Stir granola, letting melted chocolate cover all of the granola.

Let cool for one hour before breaking apart.

Very good recipe.  I did add a little extra coconut oil and maple syrup bc it seemed dry from the coconut flakes.  Also added a bit of coffee powder bc....coffee and choc:)  Thank you Erin, it’s a keeper

Had this bookmarked since you first posted. Finally made it. Holy cow this is trouble!! I wanted to eat the entire batch before it even went in the oven!!

Just made this and omg it’s incredible! Ate it with some almond milk and the flavor combo reminds me of Cocoa Puffs.

THE BESTTT cacao granola!! Already made it 4 times

This recipe is beyond words! It will become a staple for sure! I wish I made double the batch though😄 Erin you are a culinary genius👍🏻

First stab at homemade granola and why not try chocolate. So perfect and truly simple. It's taking all of me to not keep snacking on it.

Didn’t have coconut flakes but still turned our amazing! Officially a staple!

This granola is amazing. The clusters of oats and coconut hardened with chocolate and sea salt are satisfying as a snack or better yet, in a bowl with your favourite milk alternative. Dynamite 🧨 ❤️

Absolutely delicious and super addictive!  Very easy to make - thank you for always developing such great content!

Okay, this stuff is addicting...soo so good!! I shared with all my coworkers and they couldn't agree more! Its great plain, with some almond milk or in yogurt!!  Thanks for the great recipe Erin!!

Oh no, as I suspected this is a going to be a problem!!  But seriously, such a great, not overly sweet, treat. Perfection again Erin

This granola is so good! It's the perfect treat that isn't too sweet. I brought it all with me to work and now I have it as a afternoon pick me up, it is perfect!

Honestly one of the very best things I have ever tasted! Definitely the best granola I’ve ever had 😍

I've made this recipe about 6 or 7 times and I swear it is better every time. The amount this recipe makes usually lasts my boyfriend and I about 1 to 1.5 weeks. He eats it with Greek yogurt for breakfast and I eat it anytime I'm craving a chocolate snack.  It's super clustery and chocolatey without being sickly sweet.  I have thrown all sorts of fun mix-ins from chia seeds to ground chocolate espresso beans. Thanks for another great staple, Erin!

This granola is so delicious, super easy to make, and doesn't have any weird ingredients that some store-bought granolas have. I love sprinkling this over yogurt or just eating handfuls lol!

Ok, WOW. This stuff is dangerously good!! I cannot stop eating it! I can't wait to make it again and take it to book club; it'll most definitley be a hit! Thank you for this amazing recipe!!!

Oh wow this is so delicious! I made only a 1/4 batch because I knew it would be dangerous to have it all at once! So so good!

I just made this today, and OMG AMAZING!!!!  I was running low on nuts but found a package of slightly outdated hazelnuts in my pantry..... so i used a combo of hazelnuts and slivered almonds! I can't wait until breakfast tomorrow. will top with plain greek yogurt and fresh strawberries!!!!!  It was so hard not to keep nibbling on the pan as it was cooling this afternoon!!

THE BEST! SO crunchy, filling and addicting.

Fun story, this granola is great for nursing mommas (accidentally ate a ton and almost drown my nursing baby girl, haha!)

I excluded the extra chocolate chips but even with that, feel SO much power from the coco powder and loved it.

It's a winner, and I keep a bag in the freezer for a quick handful snack :)

This granola is wonderful! I actually ended up omitting the coconut sugar because we had run of all solid sugars. I don't like super sweet things anyways and so I thought this sweetness level was just right for me. I also halved the coconut oil (again, we ran out––quarantine life!) and thought that the granola after cooling was still incredibly crunchy and clumpy... I can imagine the full amount of oil would only make it even more delicious. Loved the addition of coconut, too! It was overall very easy, tasty, and way more affordable than store bought versions especially because it makes such a large amount! I'll be making this again for sure!

BETTER THAN ANY STOREBOUGHT GRANOLA. I'd always believed I'd found the best granola ever (Love Crunch). But this recipe was incredible and I can't believe I made something that tastes better than what I could buy. This granola has the PERFECT flavor profile and proportions: rich chocolate flavor, perfect sweetness, a little saltiness, a teeny hint of warm coconut (didn't add coconut flakes), and bites of nuttiness (I highly recommend walnuts). Also super fun and easy to make!

Love this recipe! Added freeze dried raspberries too. Delicious!

I recently bought a 5 lb bag of gf oats at Costco and have made quite a few granola recipes, but this one is by far my favorite!! It’s so good and so easy to make! I’ve made a batch a week for about 3 weeks and everyone I’ve given it to has loved it! One of the best recipes I’ve ever tried, hands down :)

Love it, so addictive and so good. Making again today!

I’m trying to be healthier by making everything from scratch. I’ve also taken out white sugar. So I figured this was a great recipe to add to my “healthy” collection. But if I sit and eat the whole thing, well that’s not very healthy is it 🤷‍♀️  Absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing.

Loved it ! It was amazing. However I didn’t chunky cluster pieces of granola just individual loose oats. Any idea what I did wrong ?

Soooo yummy! Nice and crunchy and chocolatey!! I didn't stir in the melted chocolate chips at the end so I had chunks of chocolate in each bite! New go-to granola recipe

Hello!
Do I need to stir the granola half way through the cook time (not just when adding the chocolate chips?) Or just leave it to bake for the 25-30 mins, and only stir when it’s chip time?
Thank you for sharing your recipe!

5 star granola!! Seriously so easy &amp; delicious. I’ve made it 3 times in the past 6 weeks. Make it exactly as written!

No amount of words can describe my love for this granola. I can literally eat half of the pan within a few hours of it coming out of the oven. That is how good it is. I did not think I was a granola person until I tried this recipe! It doesn't last more than two days in my house (and there's only two of us who live here LOL oops)

This is the recipe I ALWAYS come back to! Just made a batch for the week, seriously the best! Love that it’s all real ingredients opposed to the granola bought in stores that is so $$ and lots of additives.

I love this recipe! I’m allergic to nuts so added chia seeds instead and it turned out great! Made twice and so delicious as a snack, dessert, or yogurt topper.

Ok this is the best granola I’ve ever made, and I’ve made a lot of granola. Seriously so addictive... we ate it in 2 days and we’re a family of 3. Even my mom loved it and she doesn’t like chocolate desserts usually. My dad said it’s the best granola he’s ever had. Seriously the perfect balance of bitter sweet acidic (umami??) addictive chocolatey goodness. And the mixture you stir in the granola can double as a vegan hot fudge if you have some ice cream lying around!!

This is one of my all time fav ELW recipes. Makes such a great snack with healthier ingredients. I have added almond butter to the cocoa mixture and loved the extra flavor it gave as well!

By far one of my favorite granola recipes! I love to add whatever I have on hand for nuts and seeds, and the chocolate flavor ties everything together perfectly.

I NEVER KNEW I COULD MAKE HOMEMADE GRANOLA !! I came across this recipe and HAD to try it. So easy, so enjoyable. SO YUMMY with the melted chocolate on top. I love this recipe - my dad and I scarfed it up in two days! Will be making it again!!

Delicious! This is my favorite granola recipe! I make a batch every couple weeks. Sometimes I substitute half of the sugar with 1:1 stevia, and sometimes I don’t add any nuts or coconut. It always turns out great. Thank you for the recipe!!

Honestly, by far the best granola recipe I have ever baked. 

Loved it and I am so happy that none of your recipes ever disappointed me! They are all delicious, easy and healthy. Just amazing! :D

Made this several times and it is easily my favorite granola. Love it with your overnight PB oats!!

This is the REAL DEAL!!!! Addictive is the best word to describe it. Go make this ASAP!

Super chocolatey and just perfect. Love all your granola recipes, thanks Erin!

I finally made this last week and now am making my second batch! Such a good recipe!

This granola is SO GOOD. We have to make a half batch at a time and hide it so we don’t eat it all in one day!

I had high expectations and this blew them out of the water! I used Dutch process cocoa and it turned out great. Actually forgot to use the coconut flakes and it’s still amazing. Thanks Erin!

This is seriously addicting! Every time I make it I intend to freeze a batch but ... it never lasts that long :)

OMG, this easy to make granola is sooo addicting!! Beware you won't be able to stop eating it. I always add chia seeds as well!

Yum!!!! I used brown sugar instead of coconut sugar and added 1/4 cup of chia seeds and only 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. Sooooo good and filling as well as satisfying as a sweet snack.

This feels indulgent without being soooo indulgent and it is so good!!!

Made this tonight and I can’t. stop. eating. this. So amazing!! And the salt on top is a game changer, don’t skip that part. YUM!!!

Love this granola! Great on it's own, over yogurt, or milk poured over it. The clusters in this make it 100%

I’ve made this granola recipe twice and both times turned out amazing. I followed recipe to the T. So good!!

This is one of my favorite granola recipes!! I use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar and it turns out great :)

Hands down my favorite granola recipe! I eat this with a spoon or mixed with greek yogurt. (Sea salt on top is a must for me.) Absolutely epic and so hard not to eat a whole batch in 3 days. 🤤

so delicious!! I love eating it plain or in my berry smoothies

this is THE BEST granola i have ever had in my life, taste just like brownie brittle and is a crowd pleaser for sure!! So simple and easy to make as well thanks erin!!

Easy &amp; delicious! Perfect snack to keep around for me since I’m nursing &amp; to top on Greek yogurt for a healthy snack!

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This Healthy Chocolate Granola recipe is a low sugar treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, and snacking! It’s made with oats, nuts, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.

Healthy Chocolate Granola 

This healthy coconut granola uses only natural sweeteners and tastes incredible! This is my mom&#x27;s famous homemade granola and it&#x27;s sure to become a staple for you as well!

Mom's Healthy Date &amp; Coconut Granola

almonds

coconut flakes

pecans (, chopped)

tsp cardamom

½ tsp ground ginger

nutmeg

honey

peanut butter

dates ((about 7), chopped)

Preheat oven to 325ºF.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the oats, nuts, seeds and spices. Stir to combine.

In a small saucepan, add the oil, syrup, honey and peanut butter. Cook on low until everything is melted together. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until fully combined and all the dry ingredients are coated.

Spoon the contents of the mixing bowl onto a baking sheet. Bake the granola 35 - 45 minutes, stirring every 10 - 15 minutes, until the granola has browned. Make sure to stir it to avoid burning it.

When the granola has finished baking, stir in the chopped dates.

Cool fully before adding placing in an airtight container. Serve with your choice of milk, yogurt or use as a topping!

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This healthy coconut granola uses only natural sweeteners and tastes incredible! This is my mom's famous homemade granola recipes and it's just the best!

My Mom’s Nutty Date & Coconut Granola

Homemade Healthy Granola

coconut

raisins

cranberries

pecan nuts

pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

sea salt flakes

oranges

unsalted butter

golden syrup

Preheat oven to 130°C.

Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with baking paper (half sheet measurement)

Add rolled oats, coconut, raisins, cranberries, almonds, pecan nuts, pepitas, salt and orange zest to a large bowl.

Add butter, maple syrup and golden syrup to a small saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 5-6 minutes until butter has completely melted. Mix well.

Add the butter mixture to the bowl with the oat mixture. Mix thoroughly until the butter mixture coats everything evenly.

Tip the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet (half-sheet sized / 46cm X 33cm / 18 in X 13 in). Spread evenly to completely cover the baking sheet with the granola mixture. Press down on the mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula and compact it (this step is very important if you want chunks of granola)

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