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Chocolate Coconut Granola

An easy chocolate coconut granola recipe. This granola is made with 10 ingredients and 1 bowl in less than 15 minutes of preparation. It's also vegan and gluten-free!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine gluten-free, vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup almond butter, smooth
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup cashews, raw or dry roasted (unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vegan chocolate chips (optional)
  • Toasted coconut chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the maple syrup, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
  • To the same bowl, add the oats, cashews, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, hemp hearts, and salt. Stir all the ingredients together until the mixture is well combined.
  • Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a single layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Once the granola is slightly crispy, remove it from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet, without stirring. It will continue to get crispier as it cools down. Once completely cooled, break the granola into pieces. You can break it into small or large clumps, whichever you prefer. Stir in some chocolate chips and/or toasted coconut chips if desired.
  • Serve with yogurt or plant-based milk of choice, on top of smoothie bowls, oatmeal, or eat it by the handful.

Notes

If you prefer using another nut or seed butter, you can try using sunflower seed butter, cashew butter or peanut butter. It will change the taste slightly, but the texture will be the same.
To make this recipe nut-free, you can replace the cashews with a sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a mix. Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
For more chocolate and coconut flavors, try stirring some toasted coconut chips and vegan chocolate chips into the granola once it has cooled completely. Don't add the chocolate chips to the warm granola as it will melt.
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.