Do you love homemade granola? Me too! I love it because it is so easy to customize! This strawberry chocolate granola is a sweet and fruity twist on classic granola. It is based off of my Easy Homemade Granola with a few changes in ingredients to make it a little more indulgent.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to someone’s heart than through food? Serve this sweet, fruity and chocolatey granola on a yogurt parfait for a special valentines breakfast treat, snack or dessert.
The first time I made this granola, it lasted approximately ONE day! Double the batch so there is plenty to share. I’m tempted to hide in my closet with a bowl of it so I don’t have to share.
Ingredients in Strawberry Chocolate Granola
OATS
Rolled oats are the main ingredient for granola. Make sure they are old-fashioned rolled oats and not instant. Buy certified gluten free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten free. Check your labels.
SEEDS AND NUTS
This variation has pecans, pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds. Other seeds such as sunflower or sesame can be swapped out. Nuts such as almonds or walnuts may be substituted for the pecans.
If you need this to be nut free, omit the pecans and add in another type of seed.
OIL
Using refined coconut oil instead of butter cuts quite a few calories and also allows this recipe to be dairy free. It is fine to use unrefined coconut oil, but this will add in a little bit more of a coconut taste.
SWEETENER
Honey is used to sweeten in this granola recipe, however maple syrup is also a great sweetener.
SPICES
This particular variation uses only cinnamon and salt. The strawberries and chocolate offer more flavor and so I kept it pretty simple.
ADDITIONAL ADD-INS
Freeze dried strawberries , mini chocolate chips (use a dairy free chocolate chip, such as Enjoy Life to keep this recipe dairy free) and some unsweetened coconut flakes complete this granola recipe. The coconut flakes bake with the granola, the chocolate chips and strawberries are added at the end.
Add the chocolate chips while the granola is still warm to let them get a little melty. Once the granola has cooled, mix it up and you’ll have little clusters of chocolate filled granola. Swoon!
Storing Homemade Granola
Store your homemade granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. If your family is like mine, it won’t last that long!
Homemade Granola Variations
Easy Homemade Granola – A simple and delicious granola with cinnamon and ginger.
Pumpkin Pecan Granola – Real pumpkin, pecans and spices like ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
Gingerbread Granola – Warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger and allspice give this granola a holiday flavor.
Strawberry Chocolate Granola
This easy strawberry chocolate granola recipe is packed with freeze dried strawberries and chocolate chips! Perfect for a special Valentine's day snack.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Pecans, halves and pieces
- 1/2 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 cup Hemp Seeds
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 250°F
- In a large bowl combine the rolled oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon and salt. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey and coconut oil together.
- Once melted, remove from heat and add the vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix well. Make sure all the oats are coated with the honey and coconut oil.
- Spread onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle the chocolate chips over top and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, break apart and mix in the freeze dried strawberries.
Notes
Use dairy free chocolate chips such as Enjoy Life to keep this recipe dairy free.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1/4 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
The nutrition data provided is only an estimate.
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