Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Process 1 cup oats into flour, then combine with remaining 3 cups oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil, then stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread onto the prepared pan and press firmly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until light golden brown, rotating halfway through without stirring.
- Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with 2/3 - 1 cup chocolate chips to melt. Cool completely before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra large clusters, press the granola very firmly onto the baking sheet before baking and avoid stirring during cooking. This helps the sugars bind the oats together.
- Ensure your oven temperature is accurate; a slightly cooler oven helps the granola crisp evenly without burning. If the edges brown too quickly, you can gently tent with foil.
- If your granola feels too soft after cooling, return it to the turned-off oven for 15-20 minutes to crisp up further as the oven cools down. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Ensure your oven temperature is accurate; a slightly cooler oven helps the granola crisp evenly without burning. If the edges brown too quickly, you can gently tent with foil.
- If your granola feels too soft after cooling, return it to the turned-off oven for 15-20 minutes to crisp up further as the oven cools down. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.