You’re all in for a real treat, because our April Top Mom, Kate from Diethood, is sharing her Chocolate Granola recipe
with us! What could be better than a healthy Chocolate Granola? Kate’s Chocolate Granola contains oats, wheat germ, and almonds for added protein, and its sweetened with honey and just 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Of course its a great way to start your day, but also makes a good snack or, if you’re like Kate, a late-night snack while catching up on your favorite Tivo’d shows.
Kate lives in Chicago with the two loves of her life, husband Goce and daughter Ana. Her homeland is Macedonia and she writes a lot about the food, culture, and traditions of Macedonia on her blog, Diethood. Before dedicating herself to being a SAHM, blogger, and photographer, she was the Director of Marketing for a network of clinics in downtown Chicago. Take a minute to check out her blog – don’t let the name fool you – it’s not about being on a diet – it’s about a diet of loving food: wholesome, healthy foods, authentic Macedonian dishes and, sometimes, divine desserts that will have you drooling!
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon wheat germ
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried fruits optional
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Preheat oven at 325〫F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, walnuts, almonds, wheat germ, ground cinnamon, salt and dried fruit.
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In a small saucepan, pour in the water, oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and toss together until all ingredients are coated.
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Spread onto the baking sheet and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally so the mixture browns evenly. For a crunchier granola, bake it for a few minutes longer; the browner the granola, the crunchier it will be. Place on a wire rack to cool.
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While the granola is still a bit warm, break up some of the larger clumps. Once the granola has cooled, store in an airtight container. Keeps in an airtight container for weeks.
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Serve with milk, yogurt or even ice cream and some fruit.
Delish! I have yet to make homemade granola – I need to put this on my list of must makes. I completely enjoy Kate’s blog – thank you for letting us learn a bit more about her. Have a great week and enjoy the nice weather! 🙂
A lovely new blogger and some delicious granola. Perfect. Thank you for sharing, for creating, and for inspiring me to remember all the beauty and good in this world. Many blessings tomorrow and in the days to come this week.
I want to make homemade granola, I love it with yogurt and fruit. This chocolate granola looks so unique and delicious, Thanks for sharing, I will have to try this recipe;-)
if it’s chocolate i will go for it! I’ve never made homemade granola before. It does sound good with yogurt and milk.
She was a director of marketing? wow that the position i want to be in someday! 😀
I’m a sucker for granola and for chocolate, too, so this is a no-brainer! But is it bad that I want this with ice cream?
I love anything granola….the chocolate makes this perfect.
I am Top Mom!! Thank You!!! Ana, agrees! 😉
Liren, I eat it with ice cream, too!
Tanantha, Director of Marketing was a lot of work – 12 to 14 hour days and again, a lot of work. 🙂 Good experience though!
Oh man, I love granola a ton and put chocolate in it? That is just yelling my name! haha
I made granola this weekend but chocolate granola sounds much better! Delicious.
Kate, is someone I can’t wait to know more about. I want this granola so bad. I agree, I don’t feel like I’m on a diet over there. Great job Kate and great choice Priscilla. Hope you both have a great week.
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Always looking for great granola recipes. Thanks for sharing!
I love an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast!
Kate’s granola is awesome, Jr. and I saw it on her site too and will be trying putting the cocoa powder into our granola next time too!
Wow, what a great way to start the day…chocolate for breakfast…love the idea, it sure looks delicious. Have a great week ahead 🙂
Thanks everyone! I can personally vouch for how easy and delicious Kate’s chocolate granola is – made some this morning; it filled the house with a wonderful aroma and it cooled in time for a late breakfast 🙂
It’s like a (healthy) deconstructed candy bar! GREG
homemade granola is the bomb! why don’t i make it more often… especially since i have all the ingredients and then some in my pantry from last time. perfect topping for yogurt.
Ooh, I’m a fan of Kate’s blog, too! This granola looks so tempting. How can anyone not fall in love with this. I made granola bars for the first time ever last week so maybe that qualifies me to give these a shot!
Hope you’re having a great week, Priscilla!
HIIIi Kate so nice to see you here :-)) Could I have some for breakfast? :-)))
encountering rad recipe + having all the ingredients on hand = kitchen miracle!
Great guest post. I love granola and I love chocolate, so obviously I would love this!
What a nice guest post. This is my first visit to your site so I took some time to browse through your earlier entries I’m so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you feature here and I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
This looks delish!! I’m a granola freak, but add some chocolate and I get even more excited!
Great recipe.
Congratulations, Top Mum! Great post as ever. Super healthy boost to the day.
Hi Kate, this is such a wonderful recipe for granola. I have not had homemade granola since childhood but this is splendid 🙂
Chocolate? Cinnamon? Granola? Yes please!
I tried the recipe. It is delicious!!! I reduced the bake time and cooked in a pan. I also substitued Splenda for brown sugar (I’m diabetic).
My wife is on a wheat free, soy free diet. By making it myself, I have much more control over the contents.
Hi Melvin – So glad you like the recipe and could adapt it to you and your wife’s dietary restrictions. It’s always nice to hear from readers when they make the recipes I post – thanks for letting me know 🙂