CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

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Don't be deceived by its indulgent, chocolaty flavor--this granola contains less sugar than most. Introducing cocoa into the mix not only makes it delicious, but it also makes it better for you! Possibly... The point is this really tastes great, with a pronounced chocolate flavor, and would make a wonderful treat for chocolate lovers and hippies alike.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, salt, cayenne pepper, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Add oats and almonds. Toss and smear the mixture together using a spatula until well coated. Spread mixture evenly over a silicone-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Toss granola with a fork, breaking up any clumps to get a finer texture. Continue baking until desired texture is reached, 30 to 60 minutes more. Sprinkle some granola onto a plate; if it clinks, it is ready. Turn off the oven and leave granola inside the oven to dry and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 105.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Yartey George
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This granola is the best! It's so flavorful and it's the perfect texture. I love the chocolate chips. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


Jim Khatun
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This granola is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that I can customize it with different nuts and seeds. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


faith jeirah
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This granola is amazing! It's the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I love that it's made with wholesome ingredients. It's the perfect way to start my day.


Dee Ashth
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I've been making this granola for years, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with different nuts and seeds. It's the perfect way to start my day.


Hip Soron
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This granola is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the addition of chocolate chips. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


Lenka Cicmilovic
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I made this granola for my family, and they loved it! It's the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I love that it's made with wholesome ingredients. It's the perfect way to start the day.


Tisha Akter
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This granola is the best! It's so flavorful and it's the perfect texture. I love the chocolate chips. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


Margie Midday
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This granola is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that I can customize it with different nuts and seeds. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


Apredieu Fertil
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This granola is amazing! It's the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I love that it's made with wholesome ingredients. It's the perfect way to start my day.


Jani farooq
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I love this granola! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


Mukesh Rai
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This granola is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the addition of chocolate chips. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


Faizan Yousuf
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I've made this granola several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with different nuts and seeds. It's the perfect way to start my day.


Md rayham Islam
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This granola is so good! I love the combination of chocolate and nuts. It's the perfect snack to have on hand when I'm craving something sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


cisaly payne
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I made this granola for my family, and they loved it! My kids especially loved the chocolate chips. It's a great way to start the day, and it's also a healthy snack. I'll definitely be making this again.


Salah Basheer Al Juzuli
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This granola is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I love that it's made with wholesome ingredients, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again a