Chock-full of almonds, coconut, and chocolate; this almond joy-themed granola is a healthier breakfast alternative to the classic candy!
This is me having candy in the form of health-food granola.
For breakfast. It’s awesome guys. Get on board with it.
It’s healthy so there’s no guilt here. Belieeeeeve me. 😉
Okay, so I have no idea why, but I have had just the HUGEST craving for anything almond joy lately….
Thus, the most addicting granola in the UNIVERSE was born.
Sometimes insane cravings can be a good thing. Especially if you end up with tasty products like this. 😀
I may or may not have ended up having a bowlful of this granola for breakfast AND for lunch the other morning. No shame. 😉
So peeps: No fooling, this granola is seriously about as simple as it gets. I know I say that for about 99.9% of my recipes, but is is SO true in this granola’s case.
Make it this morning and I guarantee you won’t regret it. Heck, I’ll bet you even have ALL of the ingredients in your pantry right this second! Basic stuff here, guys.
You’re gonna need regular granola ingredients like oats and such, but DON’T leave out the almonds and shredded coconut. Because then it wouldn’t be an Almond-Joy granola, and that would just be sadness.
One thing that you absolutely MUST do when this granola is baking is stirring. This granola takes about 30 minutes of bake time at 300° and it’s necessary that you stir the granola every 10 minutes while it bakes. This will ensure that the granola will bake evenly, resulting in perfectly crunchy (but not tooth-shattering) granola.
You thought I forgot about the chocolate part of Almond Joys didn’t you? 😉 Waaaaay ahead of you. Once the granola is baked, it’s time for the final (and most tasty) step.
Stir in those chocolate chips, let the granola cool a bit, thennnnnn…..grab handful after addicting handful.
Or, if you’re enjoying this granola the classic way, here’s your other option: Pour on that milk and grab an XXL spoon.
Crunch, crunch, crunch.
Holy guacamole, you guys…..this granola is like the holy grail of all breakfasts. A whole new level of awesome-ness.
It’s basically like eating candy for breakfast.
And trust me, NOTHING gets any better than that. 😀
Almond Joy Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1-1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, almonds, cinnamon, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk oil, syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over dry mixture and stir until mixture is evenly coated.
- Divide granola between prepared pans. Bake granola at 300F 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, Immediately stir chocolate chips into warm granola and stir until chocolate is melted.
- Allow granola to cool completely at room temperature.
Notes
You’ll LOVE my other granola recipes!
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Joanne says
Candy for breakfast for dessert sounds good to me! Especially if it’s actually good for me!
Sarah says
It’s pretty much the best thing ever, Joanne. 😀
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says
I LOVE chocolate coconut granola! It’s my absolute favorite! Pretty pictures!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Kelly!
marcie says
You and I are on the same wavelength! I just made granola the other day and was thinking of posting it and calling it Almond Joy Granola, too — so funny! It needs some perfecting, however. 🙂 Yours looks absolutely delicious, and being an Almond Joy fan, I’d be all over it. 🙂
Sarah says
We are total foodie twins, Marcie! Can’t wait to see your take on Almond Joy Granola! 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
It’s like you knew I can’t stop craving coconut, and made this granola just for me! It’s funny, because when I was growing up I hated almond joy. Something about the texture of coconut. But now I love them! Can’t wait to try this granola!
Sarah says
I never really enjoyed coconut either when I was young, but now I just CANNOT get enough of it.
LMK what you think of this granola, Natalie! 🙂
Annie @Maebells says
Oh girl!! I am not really a candy bar girl, but I adore Almond Joys, like i can’t get enough! I am making this…immediately!! 🙂
Sarah says
Almond joy-anything is just the BEST, isn’t it?? You’re gonna love this granola, Annie!
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
This looks so delicious! I’m a granola fiend, and this is such a perfect combo of flavors!
Sarah says
“Granola fiend”. Sounds like an accurate description of myself too! 😉
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
Haha… I love the name Almond Joy Granola… Its such a joy to see all the ingredients in this.. 😀
Chocolate, nuts, coconuts .. Just Yummmmm!!! My mornings are gonna be heavenly.. 🙂
Sarah says
“Such a joy”. Ha! That made me laugh out loud, Arpita! 😀
Danielle says
Chocolate and coconut is such a delicious combination. I love almond joys too so basically having some for breakfast sounds good to me! Pinning!
Sarah says
Thanks for pinning, Danielle!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
Yum! I’ll take almond joy anything. This looks like a great granola for my yogurt.
Sarah says
It goes great with vanilla yogurt, Michelle!
Kelly says
Almond Joy anything totally has my heart! Love the sound of it in granola form! I’m down with having candy for breakfast any time 🙂
Sarah says
Healthy candy for breakfast is pretty much the best thing ever, Kelly. 😀
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says
Wow- this looks awesome, love all the ingredients. Candy for breakfast sounds good to me. Pinned to try!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Sherri! 🙂
Allison says
Chocolate and almonds. OMG. And granola. I love it all! I also love the ingredients in this. Coconut oil in granola adds such a fantastic buttery/floral richness that can’t be beat! Great recipe!!! This looks like the perfect snack food or snazzy breakfast. Nice one, Sarah!
Sarah says
Thanks so much girly! This granola is SO up your alley, Allison! You’ve gotta try it. 😀
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This looks delicious! Loving the flavours in this granola, so good! I love the idea of something chocolatey for breakfast!
Sarah says
Thanks, Jessica! 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
This is my kind of food to wake up to Sarah!! I love good food in the morning that gives me energy!! Pinned!! 🙂
Sarah says
This granola is SO energizing! 😀 Thanks for the pin, Renee!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
This Granola looks so yummy! I’d love it for breakfast 🙂 especially for the coconut!
Sarah says
Coconut really brings breakfast up a notch doesn’t it?? 😉 Thanks Jessica!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I am crazy for granola. I eat it just about everyday. I am loving your version! This would be great with some yogurt 😀
Sarah says
Thanks Cindy! If you adore granola you’re gonna FLIP for this version!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
I seriously adore Almond Joys. And I seriously adore granola.
This.is.ridiculous. In the best possible way of course. I want to join you in the granola for dinner thang, sound good? This wouldn’t last a day with me around! I am such a snacker and granola is my favorite. I’m going to have to give this a go ASAP! Pinning!
Sarah says
Oh, this granola NEVER makes it to the end of the day in this household either. I pretty much end up grabbing handful after handful all.day.long until it’s all gone. Whooooops. 😉 LOL. Thanks for pinning, Mary Frances—Have a great weekend, girly!
Isadora says
I’m on board!! You don’t have to ask me twice! I’ve actually never made my own granola before but I’ve always wanted to! I love almond and coconut together, so I know I would love this! I want to eat it for breakfast and dessert 🙂
Sarah says
You’ve never made your own granola?! Girl, you need to change that pronto! Start with this recipe and I guarantee you’ll be hooked. 🙂
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
Wow! That looks like a beautiful granola recipe. And what a cute gift it would make – I know it’d like to receive a pretty jar full!
Sarah says
This granola would make pretty much the best gift ever. Love the idea, Jessica! 🙂