Mocha Granola with Almonds and Chocolate Chips
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Have your coffee and eat it, too! This mocha granola is the perfect way to perk you up in the morning and keep you going strong all day long! It also makes a great dessert sprinkled on top of ice cream or eaten with some creamy vanilla yogurt!
Coffee not cutting it? Need a little extra boost today? Well, I have you covered with this mocha granola. It packs an espresso-punch.
I never liked coffee until I started graduate school. Weird how those two things go together, right? Now I can’t get enough of the stuff. It is going to be hard when I get pregnant again, or if I decide to do a juice cleanse again. Don’t come around me for a couple of days. Consider yourself warned!
Chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven. If you don’t believe me, try this mocha protein shake. Or just go order a mocha from your favorite coffee shop. I’m also looking forward to trying this whipped mocha tart from The Pint Sized Baker and these chocolate mocha snickerdoodles from Crazy for Crust.
About this Mocha Granola Recipe with Almonds
This mocha granola is no different. The oats, almonds, coconut, and all the other granola goodies are flavored by espresso powder and then accentuated by sweet little nuggets of chocolate.
Granola is so easy to make. If you haven’t tried making your own granola, please give it a try. Homemade granola is so much fresher tasting than store bought, it’s more economical, and you can make it just the way you like it.
And it’s very forgiving. If you find that you are missing one or two of the ingredients listed, go ahead and substitute something else. Or double up on something you do have. That goes for everything except the rolled oats. There’s really no substitute for those. Don’t be tempted to try quick oats, steel-cut oats, or instant oats. Just won’t work!
Basically, you only need a big bowl, a large measuring cup, and a good sized baking sheet with a rim. Measure out the dry ingredients, mix up the wet, and then stir it all together. Spread the mixture on the baking pan and bake in the oven. Granola smells so good when it’s baking!
Store granola in an airtight container once it’s completely cool. It will keep for a week or two in your pantry, or you can freeze it indefinitely.
Enjoy!
It’s definitely worthy of a dessert title, but I won’t tell if you want to eat it for breakfast, because it’s a pretty perfect breakfast, too.
Love granola?
Not just a breakfast food, granola is great for snacks, lunches, and yes, even dessert! Granola makes a perfect gift, too. Try these great granola recipes:
- Granola with almonds and pecans – a more traditional recipe
- Granola with pecans and cranberries
- Flax granola with cinnamon and sunflower seeds
- Almond vanilla granola
- Chocolate chip granola with dried strawberries
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Ingredients
- 3 cups thick cut rolled oats (old-fashioned rolled oats)
- 1 cup raw almond slivers
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder, or to taste
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment or Silpat.
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, almonds, coconut, salt, brown sugar, wheat germ, ground flax and espresso powder.
- In separate small bowl, stir together canola oil and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated. Spread granola in an even layer over the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stir, and then bake for 15-20 minutes longer until golden brown. Let cool completely. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
- Nutrition information is based on 1/3 cup servings.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Verdict: Tasty! I think this mocha granola would be so great on ice cream.
Husband’s take: He likes it but I think he prefers more traditional granola.
Changes I would make: None. If you’re not a huge coffee fan and want that flavor to be a bit more subtle, cut back on the espresso powder a bit.
Difficulty: Easy!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I love granola but I haven’t ever made it. This is definitely one I would love! Great photos too!
Aggie says
Oh this would be soooo good on ice cream!! I love homemade granola so much, have to try this recipe!
Jennifer | Mother Thyme says
I always have a jar of homemade granola in the pantry and it just so happens that I am in need of whipping up another batch so I am anxious to give this a try! :)
Jessie says
This sounds+looks so good!
Tracey says
I’m not a coffee drinker, but I love coffee-flavored treats. Your granola sounds perfect!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
Sure enough, I’m drooling over this! YUM!
Lisa {Smart Food and Fit} says
Great recipe Rachael! I love making homemade granola, so simple and inexpensive too! Great idea on the mocha and coffee. I made one w/ pumpkin, mocha and coffee back in the fall, makes me want to make some today!
katie says
Oh my yet another granola recipe to try! This sounds great. Ever since going on my granola rant a few weeks ago I’ve yet to make my own. It’s on the list to be completed for this weekend!!!
Rachel says
Yeah–get on it! I am hooked, we almost always have it the house now.
Christina @ This Woman Cooks! says
I love homemade granola! Nice job!
Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
Homemade granola is on my to-do list for baking. I love the idea of adding coffee to it! Does it really give you a little caffeine buzz? Midday I can’t handle coffee, but maybe I could do a handful of this :)
Lesa @Edesia's Notebook says
Yum! I love coffee but am crazy sensitive to caffeine, so I would use decaf. This looks so tasty!
Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says
Yum! This wouldn’t last long in my house!
Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama says
This looks so good! I make granola a lot and will give this a try next time. I looked for espresso powder once and couldn’t find it. Will give it another shot!
Rachel says
I get mine at Kroger, but my mom has a hard time finding it. Let me know–I can always send you some :)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This is my kind of granola! Yum!
Kathryn says
I’m still training myself to like coffee but I love granola so much that this seems like the perfect stepping stone to a full blown caffeine addiction!