This easy 5-ingredient chocolate granola recipe is a dream breakfast for chocolate lovers. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it is a simple, crunchy, and delicious way to make your morning routine feel a little sweeter.
Homemade chocolate granola sounds like something that should take a long list of ingredients, but this recipe keeps everything wonderfully simple. It is rich, crunchy, lightly sweet, and made with only five basic ingredients. The best part is that you do not need added sugar, honey, maple syrup, or oil to bring it together.
The ingredient that makes this quick chocolate granola so easy is sweetened condensed milk. It adds sweetness, helps the oats crisp in the oven, and gives the granola a lovely texture without requiring several separate wet ingredients. That means less measuring, less mess, and a recipe that is easy enough to make even on a busy morning or during a quick weekend meal prep session.
If you love chocolate for breakfast but still want something practical, this homemade granola is a great option. It can be served with milk, spooned over yogurt, sprinkled on smoothie bowls, or enjoyed by the handful straight from the jar. You can also use it as a base for chocolate granola bars if you want a snack that is easy to pack and take with you.
To make this chocolate granola, you only need rolled oats, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and toasted almonds. The oats create the hearty base, cocoa powder brings the chocolate flavor, vanilla adds warmth, and almonds give the mixture extra crunch. Once everything is stirred together, the oven does the rest of the work.
One of the keys to getting crunchy chocolate granola is spreading the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. If you enjoy larger clusters, press the sticky oat mixture firmly onto the lined sheet before baking. Halfway through the baking time, gently flip the granola so it browns and crisps evenly on all sides. After baking, let it cool before storing it in an airtight container, because the granola continues to firm up as it cools.
This easy chocolate granola recipe is also convenient because it makes about 3 cups, which is enough for several breakfasts or snacks. If you want to make a larger batch, you can double the ingredients, but avoid crowding the baking sheet. Baking in two batches or using two baking sheets will help the granola crisp properly.
If you try this chocolate granola recipe, share how it turned out in the comments. It is always helpful to hear how recipes work in real kitchens, especially when a simple breakfast idea becomes a new favorite.
Chocolate Granola
This easy 5-ingredient chocolate granola recipe is a crunchy breakfast treat for chocolate lovers. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect with milk, yogurt, smoothie bowls, or enjoyed as a simple homemade snack.
Breakfast, Snack
American
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10
minutes
25
minutes
35
minutes
3
cups
461
kcal
Ingredients
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2
cups
rolled oats -
¾
cup
sweetened condensed milk -
2
tbsp
cocoa powder -
½
tsp
vanilla extract -
½
toasted almonds
chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C.
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In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and toasted almonds. Stir with a spatula until all the ingredients are evenly coated and well combined.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the oat mixture over the prepared sheet. For larger clusters, press the granola firmly onto the baking sheet. The mixture will be sticky.
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Bake for 25 minutes. Halfway through baking, after about 12 to 13 minutes, remove the sheet from the oven and gently flip the granola so it bakes evenly and becomes crunchy on all sides. Return it to the oven to finish baking.
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Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
If you want more than 3 cups of granola, double the ingredients, but do not overcrowd the baking sheet. Bake the granola in two batches or use two baking sheets so it can crisp properly.
Calories from Fat 90
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