Looking for a healthy, protein-rich, high-fiber, low carbs breakfast?
Or are you looking for a 5-minute, absolutely easy, quick, and delicious breakfast recipe?
Whatever your reason, you have to make this chocolate granola recipe and keep a jar of it in your kitchen at all times. Since it is homemade, you can be assured that it is made with high-quality ingredients with no unnecessary chemicals, preservatives, and other additives. And guess what, this recipe has NO SUGAR & OIL.
Story Time
Do you want to know a weird fact about me? Don’t hate me when I say this – I do not eat chocolates. Yes! When I get chocolates as a gift, my husband eats them. When he gives me chocolates, even then he eats them 😀 But it is not like I hate chocolates. I do eat them when I crave them and that happens very rarely. I do enjoy chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream on top but I can have just a bite or two and I am done.
Anyway, I know most people enjoy chocolate, and that is when I decided to create a breakfast that includes chocolate flavor. I was not sure how it would turn out. Cacao powder is bitter for my taste buds. Since Jatin loves chocolates so I thought that the chocolate granola won’t go to waste. Now that he became a fan of granola, I knew he alone can finish the entire batch of homemade granola.
When I made this granola and I tasted it, I said to myself – how am I going to eat it. I felt that it is a failed recipe. But I decided to give it another try. I served it with curd, banana, berries, and Voila! We had a winner. Though we can not eat it as a snack but it literally saved us on those busy mornings when we had little or no time to prepare breakfast. I must tell you, keep a jar of granola at all times in your home. It not just makes a quick and easy breakfast but a filling and healthy snack too.
What is Granola?
Granola is a quick and easy breakfast or snack food that is made up of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and some sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, etc. All these ingredients are mixed well and then cooked or baked together until golden brown and crispy. It comes in different varieties and flavors too and if you are making it at home, you can actually customize it as per your own taste buds.
You can add different kinds of nuts and seeds that are available, dried fruits like mango, apple, pineapple, etc. You can even add some spices like cinnamon, gingerbread spices, and nutmeg. Because we get so many different kinds of rolled grains these days like wheat or millet, we can customize it by using different kinds of grains and make it extra healthy and nutritious.
How to eat Granola?
Granola is a quick and easy breakfast (or snack). You don’t need to cook it further while eating because it is already baked or well-toasted. You can simply add it to milk or over the curd, yogurt, or Greek yogurt. Top it up with some fresh-cut fruits like bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, mango, apple, etc. to make it even more delicious and wholesome.
Can we make the recipe in the microwave?
You can surely make the recipe in the microwave if it has a convection setting. Simply preheat the microwave (for around 10 minutes) and then bake the same way as given in the recipe card below.
Can we make the recipe on the gas stove?
Yes. Of course. You can make the recipe on the gas stove but it would be more time taking and you need to keep mixing it continuously to avoid burning. To make this, you can mix all the ingredients together and add them to a greased pan. Cook on the lowest flame and toast until golden brown and crispy.
Is this recipe Vegan?
Yes. All the recipes used in this recipe and plant-based and vegan. You can try more vegan recipes from the website like Avocado Hummus Sandwich, Protein-Rich Gond ke Ladoo (Indian Energy Balls), and Spinach Pesto.
How to store Granola?
Granola can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for around 2 to 3 weeks. It can last a long time so you can make a big batch.
Easy Swaps
- Nuts and Seeds: Use any that are available.
- Sweetener: You can use honey, sugar, brown sugar, agave syrup, or maple syrup.
More Breakfast Recipes – just as good
- Everyday Green Smoothie
- Fruit and Nut Cornflakes Bowl
- Blueberry and Banana Smoothie
- Fruit N’ Nut Granola
Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this quick and easy breakfast at home. I am sure you and your family will enjoy it and from now on will never buy it from the store. Homemade ones are always tastier and contain the best quality ingredients.
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Happy Cooking 🙂
Love from us
Richa
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