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Homemade Crispy Chocolate-Cluster Granola Recipe

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4.2 from 7 reviews

This homemade granola recipe delivers a perfectly crispy, golden cluster of oats and almonds sweetened with natural maple syrup and honey, enhanced with a touch of vanilla and a hint of sea salt. Finished with mini chocolate chips for a delightful twist, this granola is perfect as a snack or a crunchy topping for yogurt and fruit.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 14 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups sliced almonds
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼-½ cup mini chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 TBSP melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F and position a wire rack in the center of the oven. Line an 11×17-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats and sliced almonds evenly.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, pure maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
  4. Coat oats and nuts: Pour the wet mixture over the oats and almonds, stirring thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated for maximum flavor and crispiness.
  5. Spread granola mixture: Using a silicone spatula or bowl scraper, transfer the granola mixture evenly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread it into a very thin, even layer covering nearly all the parchment paper and pat down firmly for crispier granola.
  6. Bake granola: Bake on the center rack at 300°F for 20 minutes. When done, rotate the pan 180 degrees for even browning and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the granola turns golden and crispy. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Add chocolate chips and cool: Remove the granola from the oven, sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top, and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling enables the granola to develop its signature crunch.
  8. Serve and store: Once cooled and crispy, enjoy the granola as a snack, as part of a trail mix, or atop yogurt with fruit. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • Do not stir the granola halfway through baking to allow chunkier clusters to form.
  • Spreading the mixture in a very thin layer ensures the crispiest texture.
  • Cooling is essential for the granola to fully crisp up; it will be softer immediately after baking.
  • Store granola in a sealed, airtight container to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Thirty-five minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/homemade-crispy-chocolate-cluster-granola-recipe/