This easy homemade Chocolate Pecan Blueberry Granola is perfect for chocolate lovers, and packed full of wholesome, delicious and nutritious ingredients. Why go back to store-bought granola when you can whip up your own healthy granola at home in no time!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This homemade granola recipe is not only simple and healthy but also incredibly delicious and easy to prepare. It’s a fantastic choice for a snack or a delightful topping. Why is it so beloved?
- Wholesome ingredients - crafted from basic, nutritious pantry staples with no artificial additives.
- Customizable - tailor it to your taste by adding your preferred mix-ins and adjusting the sweetness level.
- Kid-friendly - a hit with kids, making it a perfect, nutritious snack option.
- Time-saving meal prep - great for batch cooking, it can be stored at room temperature for easy access or frozen for longer-term storage.
Ingredients
Please see recipe card below for exact quantities.
- Rolled oats - old-fashioned rolled oats are ideal for this recipe as they maintain their shape well during baking.
- Cocoa powder - use unsweetened cocoa powder to achieve a rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Chopped pecans - feel free to use any nuts you prefer.
- Hemp hearts and ground flaxseed - swap these out with your favorite seeds if you like.
- Honey - this sticky sweetener helps form big, chunky granola clusters that you can break into your desired size.
- Olive oil - this helps the granola crisp up while baking. You can substitute with melted coconut oil or avocado oil if you prefer.
- Vanilla extract - adds a hint of delicious vanilla flavor.
- Chocolate chips and dried blueberries - feel free to replace these with your preferred mix-ins.
Instructions
STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Give it a stir.
STEP 2: Add wet ingredients to bowl, then mix thoroughly until dry ingredients are well coated.
STEP 3: Pour mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread mixture onto sheet and press down to compress into a thin layer.
STEP 4: Pre-heat oven at 300°F/149°C, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Give it a quick stir halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
STEP 5: Take it out when it's ready. Sprinkle mix-ins on top of granola, then let it cool down, untouched for 30-40 minutes.
STEP 6: When it's fully chilled, break the granola up into smaller clusters in whatever size you prefer. Store it away, and enjoy!
Storage
Homemade granola is fantastic for meal prep. You can store them away in an air-tight container (like a mason jar) for 1-2 weeks at room temperature, or in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Toasty's Tips
- Enjoy this as a tasty topping - Pair homemade granola with overnight oats, chia pudding, yogurt, or cereal.
- Enjoy this on its own as a convenient, delicious grab-and-go snack to munch on throughout the day!
- For the sticky sweetener, use maple syrup for a looser granola, or honey if you prefer larger, clumpy clusters.
- Feel free to swap out the nuts, seeds, and dried fruits with your favorites! It’s entirely up to you.
- Instead of olive oil, you can use melted coconut oil or avocado oil if you prefer.
FAQ
I prefer big, clumpy granola clusters, but it's still coming out quite loose. What can I do?
If you’re aiming for large, clumpy clusters and your granola isn’t coming together, try adding 1 large egg white. Whisk it for 20-30 seconds before mixing it in. Egg whites help bind the ingredients and promote those big, satisfying clusters.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Pecan Blueberry Granola
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Give it a stir.
- Add wet ingredients to bowl, then mix thoroughly until dry ingredients are well coated.
- Pour mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread mixture onto sheet and press down to compress into a thin layer.
- Pre-heat oven at 300°F/149°C, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Give it a quick stir halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
- Take it out when it's ready. Sprinkle mix-ins on top of granola, then let it cool down, untouched for 30-40 minutes.
- When it's fully chilled, break the granola up into smaller clusters in whatever size you prefer. Store it away, and enjoy!
Notes
- Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Enjoy this as a tasty topping - Pair homemade granola with overnight oats, chia pudding, yogurt, or cereal.
- Enjoy this on its own as a convenient, delicious grab-and-go snack to munch on throughout the day!
- For the sticky sweetener, use maple syrup for a looser granola, or honey if you prefer larger, clumpy clusters.
- Feel free to swap out the nuts, seeds, and dried fruits with your favorites! It’s entirely up to you.
- Instead of olive oil, you can use melted coconut oil or avocado oil if you prefer.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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