How to Make Chef John's Chocolate Granola - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of chocolate and granola, then you're in for a treat with Chef John's Chocolate Granola recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe provides a rich and flavorful twist on the classic granola, making it a perfect breakfast or snack option for chocolate lovers.

With a combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and chocolate, this granola recipe is not only delicious but also provides a good source of fiber and protein. Plus, it's customizable, so you can add in your favorite nuts and seed...

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¾ cup chopped almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 3 1/2 cups

  • 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

    128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 106mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg