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A large batch of Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola is all you need for snack time cravings or the perfect breakfast.
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Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola

A classic granola recipe gets a decadent makeover with the addition of antioxidant-heavy dark chocolate and toasted coconut.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: CaliGirl Cooking

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 310 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, applesauce, maple syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon and sea salt until well-combined. Spread out evenly on the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, give the granola a stir and set the timer for 5 more minutes. 
  • When the timer goes off again, add the flaked coconut and stir the granola again. Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes. 
  • Remove granola from the oven and add the dark chocolate chips to the pan, stirring to spread them out evenly. Let cool to room temperature before eating.