Healthy Dark Chocolate Granola Recipe
A polyphenol-rich Chocolate Granola recipe made with cacao nibs, cacao powder, Ceylon cinnamon and olive oil - superfoods that heal and nourish the body. Delicious for breakfast or dessert! Vegan.
How to Make the Best Healthy Dark Chocolate Granola
If you’re looking for a breakfast that feels indulgent but is actually packed with nutrients, this healthy dark chocolate granola is exactly what you need. Made with real cacao powder and cacao nibs instead of processed chocolate, this granola delivers a rich, deep chocolate flavor along with powerful antioxidants and polyphenols that support your health.
The combination of rolled oats, coconut flakes, and your choice of nuts creates the perfect crunchy texture, while Ceylon cinnamon adds warmth and helps balance blood sugar. Using olive oil instead of butter keeps this recipe vegan and adds heart-healthy fats. The natural sweetness comes from pure maple syrup, so you’re avoiding refined sugars entirely.
This granola is incredibly versatile—enjoy it over Greek yogurt with fresh berries for a protein-packed breakfast, sprinkle it over smoothie bowls, or simply eat it by the handful as a satisfying snack. Make a batch on the weekend and you’ll have delicious, homemade granola ready for busy mornings all week long.
Healthy Dark Chocolate Granola
A polyphenol-rich Chocolate Granola recipe made with cacao nibs, cacao powder, Ceylon cinnamon and olive oil - superfoods that heal and nourish the body. Delicious for breakfast or dessert! Vegan.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Instructions
Making the Granola
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts (or seeds), coconut flakes, chia seeds, cacao powder, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Pour the maple syrup, oil and vanilla over the dry ingredients and toss to coat well.
- Taste. If you want it sweeter, add a tablespoon or two more of maple syrup.
- Spread out on a parchment lined baking sheet pan.
- Place the sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 12 minutes, then toss everything well. To create clumps, press the granola down hard onto the sheet pan using a metal spatula. Continue baking 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool down completely. Break apart into clumps.
Serving
- Serve with fresh berries and yogurt or milk.
Notes
- For nut-free granola, substitute pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds for the nuts.
- Cacao nibs add a pleasant crunch and extra chocolate flavor. Find them in the health food section of most grocery stores.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a little extra maple syrup before serving.
