We’ve all had those mornings where we secretly wish it was socially acceptable to eat a chocolate chip cookie for breakfast. Well, good news: today, it completely is.
Meet your new breakfast obsession: Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola. With vanilla notes, a touch of brown sugar, and plenty of melty chocolate chips, it has all the comforting flavors of a freshly baked cookie but in a wholesome, crunchy granola form.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Mega Clumpy: By blending a portion of the oats into a quick “oat flour” and pressing the mixture firmly into the pan, this granola bakes into giant cookie-like clusters.
- Wholesome Ingredients: Coconut oil, fiber-rich chia seeds, and naturally sweet maple syrup keep it grounded in nutritious ingredients.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: One batch fills your kitchen with the ultimate bakery aroma and keeps your breakfast routine exciting for the whole week.
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Granola
This recipe uses simple pantry staples to recreate that classic cookie magic. Here is what to gather:
- Rolled Oats: The ultimate base. Divide these up, grinding a small portion into an oat flour to act as the “glue” for those massive cookie clusters.
- Chia Seeds (Optional): Added for a subtle crunch and an extra boost of fiber and nutrients.
- Melted Coconut Oil & Maple Syrup: This liquid gold duo binds the granola together while adding a lovely, natural sweetness.
- Brown Sugar & Vanilla Extract: The secret weapons! This combination is what gives the granola that authentic, warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookie flavor.
- Cinnamon & Salt: Just a touch to balance the sweetness and deepen the flavor profile.
- Chocolate Chips: The star of the show. Added right at the end so they melt perfectly into the warm oat clusters.
How to Serve It
While I find I can’t stop eating it directly out of the jar by the handful, here are a few ways to upgrade your morning:
- The Classic Bowl: Pour cold milk over top and watch it turn into a subtle “cookie milk.”
- The Yogurt Parfait: Layer it with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh sliced strawberries or bananas.
- The Dessert Topping: Sprinkle it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an evening treat.
A Few Quick Tips for Success
💡 Do Not Stir! To get those massive, cookie-sized chunks, resist the urge to stir the granola while it bakes or while it is cooling. Let it cool completely in the pan before breaking it into pieces.
🍫 Timing the Chocolate: Wait until the granola is fresh out of the oven to sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. They will melt just enough to stick to the clusters without turning into a burnt mess in the oven.
More Oat Loving Breakfast Recipes
- Brown Sugar Baked Oatmeal
- Cake Batter Protein Overnight Oats
- Princess Diana Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
Cookie Granola
Ingredients
- 3½ cups rolled oats divided
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, grind ½ cup rolled oats into flour.
- In a large bowl, mix the processed oat flour, remaining 3 cups of oats, chia seeds (if using), salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix thoroughly. It should feel slightly sticky.
- Press the mixture firmly onto the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly golden, without stirring.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over granola.
- Once fully cool, break into chunks.
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