5- Ingredient Chocolate Granola

If you are like me, a chocolate lover, then this is the granola recipe for you! It uses cocoa powder, which adds flavor without a lot of calories. It's perfectly sweetened with a hint of vanilla and honey, and it pairs well with Greek yogurt or simply adding milk for a whole-grain breakfast.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (must use)

3 Tbsp. cocoa powder

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp honey

3/4 tsp. vanilla

Optional add ins:

almond, walnuts, or peanuts

coconut pieces

chocolate chips

cranberries

sunflower seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together oats and cocoa powder until combined. In a liquid measuring cup mix together canola oil, vanilla, honey. Microwave for 10 seconds and gently stir mixture. Add to dry oat mixture and combine until well coated.

3. Spread mixture evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake for 30 mins. Let cool completely and add in the optional ingredients.

Photo credit: Valley Nutrition & Wellness, LLC/Jessica Clark, RD, LDN