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Dark Chocolate Granola

Thursday, January 14, 2016 by Lolli 17 Comments

Get your chocolate fix AND get some nutrients, too! This Healthy, Homemade Dark Chocolate Granola with Cranberries recipe is sure to be a hit. I dare you to TRY to stop eating it. - Food Fun Family

 

I got totally hooked on making my own granola during the fall when I made the MOST AMAZING chewy cinnamon raisin granola bars and then a short time later I made TRULY ADDICTING pumpkin seed granola. Where has homemade granola been all my life?!

Homemade Dark Chocolate Granola with Cranberries recipe from Food Fun Family

 

When I was brainstorming what I wanted to make for a Valentine’s Day post, I felt like trying for something on the healthy side. Or at least healthier than, say the Peanut Butter Cup and Oreo Layered Dessert that has been doing so well since the beginning of the month (you think people are trying to eat healthy for the New Year? According to my blog stats, they’re NOT). Anyway, back to the recipe brainstorming. I wanted to make something that was a little healthier AND that had dark chocolate, and I thought I’d try making my basic granola recipe with cocoa and dark chocolate chips to see how it turned out.

Homemade Dark Chocolate Granola with Cranberries recipe from Food Fun Family

Let’s just say that I was totally blown away. First of all. Prepare for your house to smell like HEAVEN. And then get your taste buds ready. Wow. This is not too sweet, but it still feels totally indulgent. It certainly satisfies my chocolate cravings, but I’m happy because I’m actually getting some nutrients in with my chocolate fix (you know, as opposed to just popping a handful of dark chocolate chips straight in my mouth…).

Homemade Dark Chocolate Granola with Cranberries recipe from Food Fun Family

Bottom line: whether you make this for a special Valentine or for a just-for-you treat anytime, you need to make this.

You can thank me later.

Dark Chocolate Granola with Cranberries

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Dark Chocolate Granola

Dark Chocolate Granola

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 heaping tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees.
  2. Mix oats, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl; stir to combine.
  3. In a small microwaveable bowl, heat honey and coconut oil on medium heat for 40-60 seconds. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the hot honey mixture over the oat and nuts mixture, and stir so that the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
  5. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat.
  6. Bake the oats at 350° for about 5 minutes; stir. Bake for another 5-7 minutes.
  7. After granola has completely cooled, break it into pieces and stir in chocolate chips and cranberries. Store in an airtight container.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Homemade Dark Chocolate Granola with Cranberries recipe from Food Fun Family

For more Valentine’s Day ideas, visit a few of my favorite bloggers:

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  • Salted Caramels by How Was Your Day?
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  • Homemade Strawberry Syrup for Flavorful Delights by Day by Day in Our World
  • Pom Pom Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids by Our Family World
  • French Vanilla Raspberry Italian Cream Soda by Pretty Opinionated
  • Epsom Salts DIY Valentine’s Candles by A Day in Motherhood
  • Chocolate Honey Lip Scrub by The Socialite’s Closet
  • Hugs and Kisses Valentine’s Cupcakes by Simply Southern Mom
  • Printable Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt by Mom on the Side
  • Box of Chocolates Cake by Kids Fun Reviewed
  • Cranberry Hootycreek – Valentine’s Day Cookies by MommaDJane
  • Valentine’s Day “Love Lives Here” Decorative House Craft by Sincerely Mindy
  • Hand Sewn Valentine Cards by Beyond Mommying
  • No Bake Choco-Date Cookies for Valentine’s Day by Mommy Snippets
  • DIY Heart Stamp for Kids by Family Focus Blog
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  • Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar by 2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom
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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Healthy & delicious – I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for linking up to this weeks Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday – I can’t wait to see what you share with us next week!

  2. Julie Wood says

    Friday, April 29, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Your dark chocolate granola looks so delicious!! I want to make it and have for breakfast. It sure is easy to make. Thanks for sharing!

  3. Cynthia Rusincovitch says

    Monday, January 25, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    What a tasty and gorgeous looking snack! On top of that, it’s healthy and convenient! Thanks for linking up at the delicious dishes recipe party.

  4. Sandra says

    Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    This looks so good I had to pin it! Would love for you to share this at Celebrate Your Story! Link Party.
    https://www.thesweetsensations.com/33-magic-housecleaning-tips-link-party/ Hope to see you there!

  5. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

    Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Homemade granola is definitely a game changer, isn’t it? And I love some chocolate with my breakfast (not just on Valentine’s Day) and this looks like the perfect treat! Add some Greek yogurt and maybe a few blueberries? Heaven! Pinned!

  6. Nikki says

    Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 8:38 am

    Mmmm, sounds good. Hard to go wrong with chocolate in a breakfast food!

  7. Lolli says

    Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I’ve gotten totally hooked on making my own granola. Now I just need to figure out what flavor to do next…although I think chocolate will be a hard one to beat!

  8. Kati says

    Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    I love making homemade granola! I can’t wait to make this one. Pinned!

  9. Ellen Christian (@ellenblogs) says

    Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 10:03 am

    I love granola! Chocolate granola sounds absolutely delicious!

  10. Keri Justice says

    Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Yum!!! I’ve never made my own gronola before but I do love to eat it. I want to try to make this.

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