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    Modified: Mar 10, 2025 · Published: Jan 30, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Chocolate Coconut Granola

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    Chocolate for breakfast, yes, please! This easy homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola is a healthy treat.

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    I have to make a confession. I created this granola as an excuse to eat more vegan chocolate.

    And chocolaty it is. This homemade granola recipe has cacao powder baked into the rolled oats, then chocolate chips are added.

    It also has three kinds of coconut to add a coconut flavor. It's an easy breakfast that can be made ahead of time.

    Have it with some vegan chocolate milk for even more chocolaty goodness.

    2020 has been my year of chocolate. I've made a bunch of desserts with chocolate including Vegan Black Bean Brownies, Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies, Vegan Chocolate Pudding, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge.

    Another chocolate recipe is my Vegan Chocolate recipe. Other granola flavors I've made are my Grain-Free Granola recipe and my Triple Coconut Granola recipe.

    2020 has also been my year of Angela Roi vegan handbags, but that's another story.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Granola Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is sweet and chocolaty with hints of coconut.
    • It is simple and easy to make your own granola and you can customize it. You control the amount of sweetener.
    • You can add it to a smoothie bowl or trail mix. It also makes a great crunchy snack.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients for chocolate granola on a cutting board with labels.
    • Rolled oats: I used certified gluten-free oats.
    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds chocolate flavor.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar.
    • Coconut oil: I used unrefined coconut oil. It adds a coconut flavor. To coat the ingredients for baking.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    • Unsweetened coconut flakes (sliced coconut): You could also use more shredded coconut.
    • Unsweetened shredded coconut: You could also use more coconut flakes.
    • Dark chocolate chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Cacao powder and wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Mix cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and salt in a large bowl.

    Dry ingredients added to chocolate mixture in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Add rolled oats and mix well.

    Oat mixture on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet before baking.

    Step 3: Spread oats on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, and bake for 10 minutes.

    Coconut flakes and shredded coconut added to the top of the granola mixture on parchment paper on a baking sheet.

    Step 4: Add coconut flakes and shredded coconut.

    Granola on a large baking sheet after baking.

    Step 5: Bake for 5 minutes more.

    Chocolate chips being added to granola after baking.

    Step 6: Let cool to room temperature and add chocolate chips.

    Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola in a mason jar.

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    • Homemade Almond Milk
    • Homemade Cashew Milk
    • Rice Milk
    • Vegan Keto Hemp Milk
    • Homemade Oat Milk
    Chocolate Coconut Granola in mason jar.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is chocolate granola made of?

    This chocolate granola is made with rolled oats, maple syrup, cacao powder, coconut oil, vanilla extract, coconut, chocolate chips, and salt.

    Can you eat granola as cereal?

    Yes, you can add plant-based milk and eat it as cereal or eat it by the handful. You can also add it to trail mix or smoothie bowls.

    How long will homemade chocolate granola last?

    This healthy chocolate granola recipe will last about a month stored at room temperature in an airtight container.

    Other Vegan Granola Recipes

    • Grain Free Granola
      Grain Free Granola
    • Coconut Granola
      Easy Homemade Coconut Granola
    • Gingerbread Granola
      Gingerbread Granola

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    Chocolate Coconut Granola

    Chocolate for breakfast, yes please! This easy homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola is a healthy treat.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 491kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
    • ¼ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted if solidified
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • ½ cup coconut flakes
    • ¼ cup finely shredded coconut
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • Mix cacao powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Add rolled oats and mix well.
    • Spread granola on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 325°F. Stir and bake another 10 minutes.
    • Add finely shredded coconut and coconut flakes. Bake another 5 minutes. Let cool.
    • Add chocolate chips.

    Notes

    This recipe will last about a month in an airtight container at room temperature.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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