Vegan Chocolate Granola Recipe
on Aug 30, 2015, Updated Jul 24, 2024
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This homemade vegan chocolate granola recipe is so delicious and packed with chocolate flavour it makes an amazing breakfast treat or sweet snack any time of day.
Recipe Features
- Vegan and gluten-free.
- Can be made nut-free.
- Packed with chocolate goodness.
- Enjoy with your favourite plant-based milk and sliced banana or sprinkle over smoothies, ice cream or yogurt.
- Easy homemade alternative to store-bought chocolate cereal like Kashi Chocolate Crunch.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- maple syrup – can be substituted with agave or honey (not vegan), if needed
- almond butter – substitute with peanut butter to make chocolate peanut butter granola, or use tahini or sunflower seed butter to make this recipes nut-free
- coconut oil – can be subbed with avocado oil or light olive oil
- cocoa powder – any regular or dark cocoa powder works or you can use raw cacao powder for extra nutrients
- oats – use rolled oats or large flake oats
- almonds – any nut or seed can be used, swap for sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or coconut for a nut-free recipe
- chia seeds – optional but help the granola clump up, can be swapped for ground flax
- chocolate chips – optional, can be swapped for any dried fruit or omitted for a lower-sugar, healthier option
This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.
Variations
- For chocolate coconut granola, add up to 1 cup shredded (desiccated) coconut when you mix the oats and almonds.
- For mocha granola, add 1-2 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder when you mix the oats and almonds.
- For chocolate peanut butter granola, swap the almond butter for peanut butter.
- Add up to 1 tsp sea salt for delicious sea salt chocolate granola!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Before You Start: Preheat the oven to 325 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have a large baking sheet, you may need two as you want to make sure you have room to bake the granola in a single layer.
- Heat the maple syrup, almond butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir often until it’s melted and smooth.
- Stir the vanilla and cocoa powder into the almond butter mixture and mix until it’s completely combined.
- Mix the oats, almonds and salt together in a large mixing bowl, then pour the chocolate mixture over the oats and mix well.
- Stir in the chia seeds.
- Spread the granola in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with the chocolate chips then allow to cool completely on the pan. It’s ready to enjoy!
FAQs
Yes. To freeze, let cool completely then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer up to 3 months. It can be enjoyed straight from the freezer.
Yes. Let cool completely then store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Yes. Use sunflower seed butter, Wowbutter or tahini instead of almond butter and omit or replace the almonds with sunflower seeds, coconut flakes or raisins.
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Homemade Chocolate Granola
Ingredients
- ½ cup pure maple syrup, 120 ml
- ½ cup almond butter, 120 g
- 5 Tablespoons coconut oil, 68 g
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 300 g
- ½ cup sliced almonds, 70 g
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds, 24 g
- ½ teaspoon finely ground sea salt
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips, 85 g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Heat the maple syrup, almond butter, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa powder.
- Add the oats, almonds, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Pour the almond butter mixture over the oats. Stir well to combine.
- Stir in the chia seeds and spread the granola into an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, or until no longer sticky.
- Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and allow to cool completely before breaking into chunks.
- Serve as is, with your favourite plant-based milk, or as a topping for smoothies, ice cream, or yogurt!
Notes
Nutrition
Updated February 8, 2021 with new text, photos and a revised recipe.
I do not use any oil at all as I am SOS free……can I simply omit the oil or if not, is there anything you would recommend to take its place? This sounds very yummy and filling so I’m hoping there is an alternative 🙂
Hmm, I think you could try omitting it and just adding a little water instead but I don’t think it will get as crunchy or clump together as well. It will still taste good though!
OMG its looks like High Rich Protein meal i would like to add its in my meal just after workout.
This looks dreamy!! I’ll definitely be making it. I need to switch up my breakfast game!