Chocolate Chip Granola with Strawberries walks the line between breakfast and dessert but it is fully and completely in DELICIOUS territory! Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and all the other players in this granola make the flavors pop! Make it today and enjoy it all week!
Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a sheet pan (rimmed baking sheet) with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, coconut, flaxseed, wheat germ, cinnamon, cardamom and salt. Stir to combine.
In a 2 cup microwave-safe measuring cup (or small bowl), add oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla. Heat in microwave for 45 seconds on 50% power. Stir to combine. If using coconut oil, continue to heat in 30 second increments until coconut oil is completely melted. Pour over dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated. Spread into an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and continue to bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. If you like big chunks, press down with spatula and let cool completely on pan. If you prefer not to have large chunks, stir 3-4 times as granola cools.
Stir in strawberries and chocolate once completely cooled. Store in airtight container.
Notes
This recipe is nut free, but make sure to check labels on your dried strawberries and chocolate to make sure they do not contain nuts.
You can leave out the coconut if you’d like - I love the texture it adds!
If you choose to add nuts to this granola, make sure to add them before baking so they get toasted and flavorful!