Why you’ll love this chocolate pistachio granola recipe

• Pistachio granola makes huge clusters.

• This recipe makes a large batch of homemade granola.

• It is loaded with pistachios and dark chocolate.

• Homemade chocolate granola makes the perfect grab and go snack.

• This granola recipe is delicious on top of greek yogurt.

• Additionally, check out this chocolate peanut butter granola.

Ingredients in this chocolate pistachio granola recipe

You will need the below ingredients for this granola recipe!

• Oats are the main ingredient in this granola recipe, we will use 3 cups.

• This chocolate chip brand is my favorite

• Shelled pistachios add saltiness and crunch

• Cocoa powder provides a rich chocolate flavor

• Flaxseed meal adds fiber and nutrients

• Coconut sugar is used to sweeten things up

• Almond butter helps bind all the ingredients together

• Maple syrup is a great all natural sweetener that also helps bind all the ingredients together

• A splash of almond milk is used to add some moisture and liquid

• A teaspoon of vanilla extract helps enhance the flavor

• And last, but not least, flaked sea salt for that perfect salty and sweet combo!

How to make this homemade chocolate granola

Start off by preheating your oven to 300 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Firstly, combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl: oats, chocolate chips, pistachios, flax seed meal, cocoa powder, and coconut sugar. Mix and set aside.

Secondly, combine all the wet ingredients in a small saucepan. Over low heat, add the almond butter, maple syrup and almond milk. Stir constantly until melty and smooth. About 1-2 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract. Do not cook too long otherwise you will melt the chocolate chips when you mix this in with the dry ingredients.

Now pour the wet mixture over the dry oat ingredients. Mix until fully combined.

Then, pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten it down using a spoon or a spatula in an even layer. You can use a spoon or spatula to pack it down. Sprinkle the top with flaked sea salt.

Finally, bake the granola for 20 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the granola in the oven for an hour.

Do not mix! Mixing the granola will not make clusters.

Once the granola has fully cooled, break it into pieces and enjoy!

How to store this pistachio granola

Once the granola has fully cooled, break it up into clusters your hands. Store it in an airtight container on the counter for 2 days or in the fridge for a week.

I prefer storing my granola in the fridge as it lasts longer!

Other healthy granola recipes you’ll love

If you love this granola recipe, I would really appreciate a review down below!

Definitely try some of my other favorite granola recipes.

The Best Peanut Butter and Jelly Chex Mix Granola

Classic Maple Walnut Granola (with chocolate, craisins and coconut)

The Most Delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

The Best Cluster Granola

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Best Chocolate Pistachio Granola Recipe (with Sea Salt)

This chocolate pistachio granola recipe with sea salt makes huge snacking clusters. It is loaded with chocolate, pistachios, and other wholesome ingredients. This crunchy granola makes the perfect breakfast, afternoon snack, or even dessert!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Granola, dark chocolate granola, easy granola recipe, Healthy Granola, healthy granola recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 341kcal

Ingredients

• 3 cups oats or gluten free oats
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup pistachios
• ¼ cup flaxseed meal
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup coconut sugar
• flaked sea salt for sprinkling

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup almond butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp almond milk or water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 300 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
• In a small saucepan over low heat add the almond butter, maple syrup and almond milk. Stir constantly until melty and smooth. About 1-2 minutes. Now stir in the vanilla. Do not heat up for too long otherwise you will melt the chocolate chips when you pour this over the dry mixture.
• Now pour the wet mixture over the dry oat ingredients. Mix until fully combined.
• Dump the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten it down in an even layer. You can use a spoon or spatula to pack it down. Sprinkle the top with flaked sea salt.
• Bake the granola for 20 minutes. Then turn the oven off and leave the granola in the oven for an hour.
• Do not mix! Mixing the granola will not make clusters.
• Once the granola has fully cooled, break it into pieces and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

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