The Best Homemade Crunchy Chocolate Granola
A fun and delicious homemade granola cereal with clusters of oats, cocoa powder, dried cherries, and pistachios.
Servings Prep Time
8servings 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15-18minutes 5minutes
Servings Prep Time
8servings 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15-18minutes 5minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/3cup honey
  • 1/4cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2cup cocoa powderor raw cacao powder
  • 2tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 3cups rolled oats
  • 1cup dried cherries
  • 1cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1cup roasted and lightly salted pistachios
  • 1/2cup bittersweet chocolate chipsoptional
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Combine honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, salt, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat and whisk frequently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and chocolate mixture.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until golden. Be sure to give the pan a light toss halfway through baking time.
  4. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cherries, shredded coconut, pistachios, and optional chocolate chips to the pan.
  6. Cool completely before serving or transferring to an airtight storage container to store.