Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola (V+GF): A simple recipe for rich, chocolatey, crunchy granola covered in chocolate and coconut. Vegan and Gluten Free.
Welcome friends! Welcome to what will be known only in our special, super secret inner circle as Beaming Baker’s Chocolate Week! (Yep, still working on the name. Should I add the word “chocolate” in there like five more times? For posterity’s sake, of course.)
You see, I was doing a little bit of blog housekeeping the other day and realized: there aren’t too many chocolate recipes on this blog. Say what??? Sure, I did publish a chocolate chip cookie dough recipe last week. But we need more chocolate. Obviously. And always. ? ?
Besides the fact that this is a straight-up travesty, it’s pretty much against my heritage, my philosophy and all of that other good stuff. I mean, I come from a looooong, long line of chocolate lovers. Really, have you seen my ode to chocolate here? Have you met my mom? Or my sisters????
Anywho, eager to solve this egregious misstep, I whipped up a nice, big, crunchy and chunky (oh yeah) batch of Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola. Thank you food, for being so yummy. And thank you the letter “C” for agreeing to this morning’s alliteration. Ahem.
And just in case you’re in the mood for something deliciously non-chocolately, try this easy homemade gluten free granola from Vegetarian Mamma. Can we say yum, like 500 times? 😉
Sometimes, mere cocoa-infused granola won’t cut it. Sometimes, you just need to melt like all the chocolate you can find and pour it gloriously over any and all items (preferably edible) in your house. Because. If it’s not edible, you’ll just have to lick the chocolate off. Then, discard said item. Waste not, want not! ?
Um…
Okay then. Sometimes my “humor” can be a bit… inedible. That is all.
Good news is that my recipes aren’t! Okay, coconut lovers: raise your hands. Chocolate lovers? If you’re raising your hands, your feet, your pencils (who uses pencils anymore?) and your eyebrows just to emphasize your steadfast love of these two Cs, then come on over! And just in case you’re looking for a paleo option… check out this totally droolworthy Chocolate Paleo Granola from Gluten-Free Palate!
Meanwhile, this recipe is straightforward to make and, more importantly, leaves your kitchen smelling like the Chocolate Heaven we all want to live in. Plus, you don’t have to feel super guilty about eating it. How cool is that?
My chocolate covered coconut granola tastes like the perfect harmony of sweet, nutty coconut and rich, dark chocolate coming together. Do you hears the birds singing? ‘Cuz I do. 🙂
Check it out, my Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola is:
- crunchy, chunky and full of incredible texture
- rich with chocolate and coconut flavor
- vegan and gluten free
- simple to make
- secretly chockfull of the good stuff: flax, rolled oats and more
Might I present to you some Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola serving suggestions?
- sprinkled over banana soft serve (or “nice cream” as the kids are calling it)
- in a bowl with a generous splash of almond milk
- as is, with a steaming hot cup of espresso
- in a big bowl, for movie night!
Just so you know, I have grand, grand plans for this recipe. Get your bibs ready. I know I am. 😉
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- 1 ½ cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut flakes, more later
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil or nonstick spray
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line two medium baking sheets with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- Make the granola: In a large bowl, use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir together the dry ingredients: rolled oats, coconut, ground flax and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond butter, coconut oil, cocoa powder and maple syrup. Add vanilla and stir until very well incorporated and smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Stir until the granola is evenly coated in the wet mixture.
- Pour the granola onto the prepared baking sheets and spread into an even layer. Create pockets of space between clusters of granola so it can really crisp up. Set your large mixing bowl aside for later. You’ll need it after the granola is done baking.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes on one side, then flip the granola over with a spatula. Bake for another 10-15 minutes. Monitor the granola closely so it doesn’t burn. Don’t worry if the granola is slightly soft. It will harden up as it cools. Clear some space in your freezer for a large baking sheet. You’ll need this space later. Remove granola from the oven and pour into the large mixing bowl.
- Melt the chocolate: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (or coat with nonstick spray). Stir until chocolate is just slightly soft and melted. Quickly remove from heat, placing on a insulated surface. Continue stirring until smooth.
Alternate chocolate melting method (microwave): Place chocolate chips and ½ teaspoon coconut oil in a bowl. Heat in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, until chocolate is softened. Stir until smooth. - Pour melted chocolate over granola and fold until granola is well coated. Fold in ¾ cup toasted coconut. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Pour the granola onto this sheet, in an even layer. Place the baking sheet, with an insulating cloth underneath, in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from freezer. Break granola into clusters by hand. Enjoy!
- Recipe adapted from my Chocolate Almond Coconut Granola.
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I can’t wait to hear your responses.
Loving all of your serving suggestions, girl! How ’bout I just tip the entire bowl of this into my mouth and call it a day? Sound good? Thought so, lol 😉 You’ve got two of my favourite things in this recipe – chocolate and coconut. And it’s vegan and gluten free? Are you playing some kinda trick ’cause this is all kinds of deliciousness going on right here!! Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with this next. Have a great week! xo
Thanks D! Yup, that sounds like a good serving suggestion. Hehe. How good are chocolate and coconut together? Match made in heaven and all of that. 😉 Thanks Dawn! Have an awesome week too! xoxo
You said chocolate and here I am! I will follow you like a shadow all week long waiting for more chocolatey recipes 😉 . Chocolate is my weekness. But this granola is healthy, nutritious, vegan and gluten-free, so it’s okay if I eat a big bowl with some almond milk and don’t feel guilty. You’re with me, right? 😉
Hehe. It’s like you just knew that Chocolate Week was coming. 😉 It is more than okay! And you’ll feel ready for a nice, big day afterward. Thanks Nicoletta! I am soooo with you!
Yahhhhs to homemade granola! Seriously, what was I thinking when I was in college and bought that crap from a box… or bag? So easy to make it yourself and it tastes a billion times better! I LOVE LOVE LOVE coconut, so I can only imagine how freggin’ delish this granola is Demeter. Unfortunately for me I’m going to have to keep on imagining since I can’t have this exact version. I CAN however make this with white chocolate! Woot Woot! So I say bring on chocolate week… I’m just going to put the word {WHITE} before that sentence. 🙂 Yay! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend – to you and a week of chocolaty goodness!
It really does taste so good when it’s homemade! Guurlll, I so wished you could eat this!! Dang… I’m gonna have to work on a white chocolate granola recipe, just for you, my dear. 😉 Thanks for the comment love. Have a good one, Chey!
Wooopwoop, I’m always excited for new granola recipes! And girrrrl, don’t we love chocolate 😉 Love this! I think I’m going to have to eat it all in one serving. Is that allowed? Chocolate overdose! Just kidding, as IF that is possible.
Yay!!! Yes, so much yes! And I really don’t think it’s possible to overdose on chocolate… I’ve tried too many times. LOL. Thanks Viv!
What a beautiful concoction! Here I am, making plain Jane granola for so long when I could have been making granola LOADED with chocolate!!! Your photos are absolutely stunning, as always. I want to dive into a pool of this chocolate granola. Do not call a lifeguard, I would like to stay there. Can’t wait to see what chocolate week has in store!!
Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Jessica. 🙂 I know without a doubt that your awesome granola is delish. 😉 Pool ready, lifeguard off of duty! I hope you enjoy what’s to come… Thanks for stopping by Jessica. 🙂
You write the best posts, Demeter! I love your humor! And I totally agree, cover anything inedible with chocolate (or peanut butter!) and just lick it off. Done deal! And yay for chocolate week and more chocolate recipes! This one looks like a winner for sure. I actually don’t like coconut (I know, right?!), but I would gladly whip up a big batch of it sans the coconut. It looks so hearty and crunchy, I can only imagine how delicious your house smelled when this was baking! Pinned, of course!
Aw, thanks for saying so Gayle. Let the licking commence!! (Does that sound weird? 😉 Oh no, no coconut?? *Theatrical gasp* J/k, we’ve all got our unique qualities… Heh. Heh. Thanks so much for pinning and for stopping by G! It’s a pleasure, as always. 🙂
I can’t think of ANY better way to start off a Monday (or really any day, let’s be honest!) than with Chocolate and Coconut. YAY YOU!! Pinning!
Yep, yep! I’m all there with ya. 🙂 Thanks for pinning & stopping by, Kate!
Yep, I’m all about my kitchen smelling like chocolate heaven! And let me write down with my newly sharpened pencil some of the ingredients I need for this masterpiece. I love pencils…I miss pencils…I still buy a new box every September…just because… I love homemade granola! The first time I ever tried making it (many years ago), I burned it…I’m pretty sure I burned it the second time too – so now, I’m ready! Yay!
Hehe. I knew we had a chocolate connection! Hehe. Pencils: Ha! How’d I know a hardcore, for-realsies writer like you would say something about them pencils? 😉 Yay to you being ready and two yays for you loving those very special pencils. 😉 Thanks Annie, dear! xoxo
I LOVE chocolate and I’m so excited to see what you have in store! & this granola recipe is just genius!!! I have a chocolate granola recipe, but I only use cocoa powder and cacao nibs. I bet coating it in chocolate makes this so delicious!!! Can’t wait to try this 🙂
Yay!! Time for you to join our unofficial/offical Chocolate Lovers Club. Psst… there’s a membership card and it’s made out of chocolate! 😉 Coating anything in chocolate is… everything! Thanks Megan! Let me know how you like it when you do. 🙂
Chocolate covered granola? Yes please! Coconut? Yes please!! I’d love to make plenty of this for the week ahead! 🙂
Then a big, BIG bowl for you! Thanks Marsha! 🙂
Chocolate Lover YES I am, I can drink Hershley chocolate milk every day, till its last drop. “Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola”I can’t even imagine anything more delicious-sounding. YUM.
Oh, chocolate milk sounds yummy!! Good idea, Rahul! Thanks for stopping by, fellow chocolate lover. 🙂
This looks so good Demeter! I’ve done the same thing before, looked over my blog posts and thought to myself, what the heck?! Why don’t I have more chocolate on here? I guess I should fix that too 😀 I LOVE chocolate granola and haven’t made it at home before, I think I need to try!
Thanks Allie! Riiiight? Sometimes something seems so obvious, but really isn’t. Lol. Give this a shot and let me know how it goes! Nice to meet ya. 🙂
I don’t think it gets better than chocolate + coconut! Chocolate granola is one of my all time favorites and I am totally loving your coconut version girl! 🙂
Right? Well, maybe chocolate and PB? Or… oh heck, forget about it, let’s coat EVERYTHING in chocolate! Hehe. Thanks so much Ashlyn! 🙂
You can never, ever have too much chocolate in life. So happy you’ve made this wonderfully chocolatey granola as a follow up to the chocolate chip “raw” cookie balls. My only problem with this recipe is I will no doubt eat the whole batch at one time, in one sitting. Thank goodness it’s healthy 😉
AGREED! Wholeheartedly! 😉 And there’s more chocolate to come… doesn’t that make you happy? 🙂 Thanks Karrie!
Granola is my all-time favorite healthy breakfast. Love the addition of chocolate and coconut! This looks so delicious!
It really makes the day seem brighter, doesn’t it? 🙂 Thanks Nish!
I absolutely LOVE this Demeter! You needed more chocolate on the blog, haha. Can’t wait to try this. I’m always disappointed my kids won’t eat granola but this I think they will do (kind of like chocolate milk instead of white milk.) Okay, I’m going to share this on my Facebook page if I can figure it out!!! Ha, I’m so bad with technology!!!
Aw, thanks so much Laura! I am definitely in agreement with that. Spoiler alert: MORE chocolate to come! 😉 Yep, the kids will definitely love this one! Thanks so much for sharing it Laura. You’re the best! 🙂 🙂
This sounds super duper delicious, Demeter! I love that you used almond butter and of course the chocolate and coconut! This would be so great with nice cream or with coconut ice cream…aaa….now I’m hungry again 😀
P.S. I still use pencils. I have about 873264813243 Ikea pencils at home 😉
Thanks Evi! Almond butter and I go waaaay back. Haha. Exactly! It would give just the perfect amount of crunch. And, go you! Retro-cool and all of that with your very impressive collection of those pencils. 😉 J/k!!
Homemade granola is my favorite breakfast! This one looks perfect! Great flavors! I love chocolate, too, but there aren’t too many chocolate recipes on my blog! Pinned to try this!
I’m right there with ya! Maybe we’ll see more chocolate recipes on your blog soon…? 😉 Thanks Mira! Let me know how you like it. 🙂
Oh man, I went on an extremely long hike yesterday (it was supposed to be short and I got lost) and this would have been perfect to have with me as both a mood and energy booster. Chocolate makes everything better.
Oh no! That’s no fun… It’s so true that chocolate can turn anything around. Sending you a nice, big virtual bowl Megan! 🙂
Iam a chocolate lover. I love any number of chocolate bars. And this sounds interesting to make at home. I can get my kids to enjoy preparing and eating them
That’s wonderful! Chocolate really is the best, isn’t it? 🙂 Baking with the kids sounds like so much fun! Thanks Smitha. 🙂
Home granola is the BEST. And chocolate is my weakness — LOVE anything chocolate. And this chocolate covered and healthified granola is speaking to me, Demeter. So that means this vegan and gluten free granola is calling my name. Hope you are having a great weekend! 🙂
Agreed–on both points! Especially the chocolate one. 😉 Anu, let it speak to you and fill you up with its amazing, chocolate-y deliciousness. Always a pleasure to have you here, Anu. Thanks for stopping by. 😉
“Sometimes, you just need to melt like all the chocolate you can find and pour it gloriously over any and all items (preferably edible) in your house.” <– My new motto. AAaahh! Demeter! I've been so busy lately with moving stuff that I haven't been over here, and I gotta say, I've missed you, your writing, and your recipes – all of which have the magical power to brighten my day 🙂 You KNOW how much I love chocolate and coconut together, so this granola is exactly what I want. Now, forever and always. My favorite way to eat it? Dumping it unceremoniously straight into my mouth. Of course.
Also, I totally JUST used a pencil. 😉
Of course you did, you saucy organizing maven, you. Hehehehehe. Btw, I just found the cutest pencil bag! It looks like a big sub, lettuce and all. You would love it! Haha. 😉
Wohoo on the new motto. Stephanie, my dear, I have soooo missed you. 🙂 Sending you good thoughts and positive organizational vibes on your move. Also, obviously, hoping your pencils stay nice and sharp (you know, for the organization portion of the evening.) Heh. Heh. I am feeling your unceremonious eating technique and I am gonna have to–oh, the granola’s everywhere… 😉 Glad to see you back here, S! Bog hogs. <3
For a movie night (and anime marathon) please! ? My son will love this, he has a thing for crunchy food. Plus it’s chocolate and… healthy. ?
Oh, that sounds like just the perfect thing! How about a viewing of Spirited Away? 😉 Let me know how your son enjoys it, if you get a chance to make it. Thanks Sheryl 😉
Oh yes, super fan of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli here. Let’s talk about it sometime while munching on this granola ?
Awesome! I suspected as much. 😉 That sounds like a lovely time. Can’t wait! 🙂
I love chocolate, I love granola. My favorite time pass snack 🙂 This one is amazingly delicious and looks so beautiful!. Going to try this out soon 🙂
Thank so much Kushi! Let me know how it turns out. 🙂
WOWZERS! This looks amazing Demeter! I guess I need to throw out my store bought granola, because this looks too easy to make. Homemade always taste better and is much healthier. And YESSSSSS to more chocolate! Its never enough, hehe. Cant wait to try this out, and I look forward to seeing more chocolate! nomnomnom
Thank you Amanda!! There’s just something special about homemade food. 🙂 Agreed! It is sooooo never enough. Thanks for stopping by Amanda. Let me know how you like it if you do!
Aggghhhh I’m so excited to make this!! I found this ah-maaaazing chocolate coconut granola at the grocery store, organic good-for-you yadayadayada, anyhoo it’s frickin delicious. It’s also $7 for a tiny bag. So i’m like ‘screw that i’m making this at home!’, after I inhaled about $6 worth in 2 minutes 😮 … and now you have a recipe for some! You are awesome and a half, i’m making some of this very soon! 🙂 🙂
Hot damn, that’s expensive!! Yowsers… I don’t even want to do the math on how much that granola costs to eat per hour… LOL. Oh, I’m so excited to see what you think of it. Thanks by stopping by Serena. 🙂 Let me know how you like this recipe! 🙂
I’m with you on the housekeeping! I realized that I didn’t have enough recipes of one type to do a “Collection” that I wanted to do. Guess that means we both have work to do! But how can you not have more chocolate?!?! Love this granola!!
Blog housekeeping sure is a treat, isn’t it? Hehe. Makes you realize you’ve forgotten to cover A LOT. Lol. Yay for both of us getting a chance to work our themed collections. More chocolate, always. 🙂 Thanks Jennifer!