Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free and vegan, with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!
What’s Valentine’s Day without a little raspberry red and bittersweet chocolate chips? A sad one, that’s what! I wanted to make sure I gave you all the sweet love-filled treats before the “big day”. But this recipe is a little throwback Thursday Wednesday. Why? Well, This granola was made a little over a year ago during winter break of 2015 and I had meant to post it as a Valentine’s Day treat last year but obviously I dropped the ball on that one. So better late (a year late) than never!
MY LATEST VIDEOSIt’s never a bad time to post granola anyway, am I right? This one is super simple too, which I know you all love! AND it’s obviously gluten-free and vegan, but also sugar, oil, and nut free. Have you noticed people actually naming their recipes “oil-free” or “fat-free” recently? I have and it’s killing me! It’s like they want the “fat-free” craze to come back with a vengeance. Newsflash, it’s not hard to not use oil or fats if you don’t want, same with refined sugar. But it’s the same thing with “skinny” recipes or “detox” in the title. I know it’s January and people are all about #goals, but food is not skinny and food can not detox you. Your liver does that. The only time it’s good to mention what your recipe is “free from” is concerning food allergies, and only if that’s your food blogging niche.
Let’s just vow to name our recipes what they are…please? Okay, it’s settled then! No more “skinny”, “low-fat” branded titles. Your muffin is not skinny, it’s a muffin, it’s round and voluptuous! Now (rant over), since it’s time to show some love and affection to yourself and your significant other, this granola fits all those silly criteria, but you wouldn’t know it! This may be one of the most simple and easiest granolas I’ve made and it’s traditionally baked (this was pre-cast iron era).
I think there should be a granola for every holiday. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and I guess I should make a green “matcha” granola next for St. Patrick’s day! What I’d touted as previously for my Valentine’s Day granola was with fabulous Strawberry Mocha flavor! Another “red” and chocolaty type of crunchy goodie. Another reason why granola should be a “thing” for every holiday is the whole “perfect edible gift” thing. I gift granola to everyone since it is so easy and I’ve never met someone who HATES granola. Even if they think it’s not their “thing” at first, when they try some Strength and Sunshine granola, they’re all smiles 🙂
Maybe you could tell, but I have a secret desire to start a little side granola business. Although, I don’t know how that would work while in college and where does a girl get all those gluten-free oats? But one day, one day! So while I’m munching away on granola and gifting it to loved ones and friends, you can just make your own Strength and Sunshine granolas with my recipes!
Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola
- 1½ Cups Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- ½ Cup Gluten-Free Oat Bran
- 1 Cup Crispy Brown Rice Cereal
- 1 Cup Freeze-Dried Raspberries
- ¼ Cup Pureed Raspberries (I used frozen. Just defrost and blend)
- 1 TB Chocolate Stevia Syrup
- ¼ Cup Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips. Mix to combine.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat, evenly spread the granola out.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, toss, and bake another 10 minutes until crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let cool a bit and then add the chocolate chips, give it a mix and devour!
Now, promise me you won’t be one of those “pick the best part out” type of eaters. Don’t eat all the chocolate chips and leave all the raspberry oat goodness! I know it’s enticing, but then the fun will be gone before you know! You want the whole deal in those handfuls of snacking or spoonfuls of breakfast-munching! So off you go! Bake some granola, put it in a heart shaped chocolate box and give it to your lovie (without any extra fanfare in the title!)
So tell me:
+ Pet peeve? Let me hear it!
+ Who would you gift some Valentine’s Day granola to?
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I make granola quite a bit and am always looking for new ways to make it, I can’t wait to try this one!
Ah, a fellow granola lover! Thank you Jan!
Home-made granola is the BEST! nothing beats it…this recipe reminds me I need to make some more!
I know@ It’s just so good and making it always puts me IN a good mood 😛
I’ve been looking for a chocolate granola recipe, and raspberries are my fave, can’t wait to try! I also featured this on my creative valentine’s day breakfast ideas post on my blog, check it out if you are interested!
Thank you Amanda! Enjoy!
Sounds like the perfect way to start Valentine’s Day!
Definitely!
Raspberries and chocolate – just the right things to get my husband to eat granola! Yum!
They’ll get anyone to eat healthy granola 😉
This sounds so good! I love chocolate + raspberries.
It’s a great combo!
< Raspberry and chocolate-tasty!
For sure!
Yum! This sounds great! I make a yummy matcha granola with dried cherries and white chocolate. The green color always makes people question what they’re tasting but they quickly get over that.
Green is always a good color!
Yes! I concur!
This sounds delicious. I love freeze dried fruit but especially in granola — it gives it that perfect added crunch with the best fruity taste!
Yes, exactly!!
I’m obsessing over raspberry and chocolate right now!! You just have the best granola recipes 🙂
It is one super awesome combo!! Thanks so much dear!
Of all the recipes you’ve shared, this might be my fave! 😉 I’m a granola freak and could probably munch on it all day. This recipe looks awesome.
Granola “freaks” unite!
I love the idea of you running a side granola business out of your dorm. Somehow. You know, with all that extra time you have…I’ve never made granola before but excited to try. My problem is, I have tried to like stevia but I just can’t.
Hahaha! People have started full on catering services in the dorms before! It may just work!
I would gift this to myself because it looks so delicious!
Hahaha, good choice 😉
I will love this Granola!
That’s wonderful!
This sounds awesome! (What is your secret for getting so many comments all the time?)
Blogging is all about community and I ALWAYS reply!
You have a handle on what everyone wants to read that’s for sure. I always reply too. I need a better niche! Congrats!
pinned and going to make it at the weekend!
Fabulous! Let me know how it is!
Ooh, tart, sweet and delicious! I wish I had many handfuls right now. Love your observation on the “skinny” thing too. The imagery seems to work like crazy for some but I kind of can’t stand it.
Handfuls and handfuls of deliciousness!
My youngest would adore this, my eldest is allergic to raspberries of all things !! She has moved out though so we are safe to have it in the house.
O goodness! Well not for her, but you should enjoy!
Nothing like a good chocolate raspberry granola. That’s what I like to say. Well, I don’t say that much, but I may start saying it now. Looks delish!
Hahaha! Nothing like a good ANYTHING granola 😉
I like the freeze dried raspberries in here!
Great and crisp!
I am totally with you on the granola for every holiday notion!! We are big granola fans in our house, and have lots of different versions. This one sounds delicious, and perfect for valentines!
You can just never have enough granola!! Thanks Donna!
Yes to more granola goodness! (And I’m with you on the fat-free and skinny fad…) This looks perfect for some breakfast time fun 🙂
Haha 😉 Thank you Kathryn!
Quick easy and delish! My whole family will love this, the gluten free, vegetarian and not! LOL This is something for everyone, thanks for sharing! We love yogurt granola parfaits!
I’ve never seen a non-vegetarian granola…?
Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy! A new granola. I can’t wait to try it.
Ha, thanks Ginny!
Love the sweet/tart combination, it sounds just delicious, perfect way to fuel your morning!
Yes, totally!
Ooo what a cool way to mix up granola! and i’m never going to say no to chocolate chip! :p
That would be a sin if you did 😉
This looks delicious! I’ll definitely be pinning it because my husband loves granola. The fact that the recipe is already GF is perfect since our whole house is GF due to half of us having Celiac Disease.
You came to the right celiac blog then!
I just love sweet and tart flavours together so this would be the prefect granola for me. It would be lovely on my smoothie bowl in the morning!
Sweet and tart is a great combo! Yes! The perfect topping!
What a great combination of Chocolate chip and raspberry. A delicious way to start the day.
Totally! Thanks!!
This looks incredible! I never buy store bought granola because homemade is so much better and just as easy. Plus, raspberry and chocolate are just a perfect combination! 😀
Exactly! Go homemade or just…..go home ;P
I love homemade granola. And chocolate and raspberries are a match made in heaven! Looks wonderful!
Yes! Thank you Jenn!
Oh my! This looks yummy.
Thank you!
Love raspberries! We’ll definitely be trying this on our next hiking adventure! Thanks for sharing!
Perfect sweet fuel! Thanks Sam!
Great combo and great minds think alike! I got a craving for a raspberry mocha this morning so I made a bowl with Chocolate Mocha Granola! I will have to give it a try with chocolate chip raspberry granola!
Like my strawberry mocha granola!
Hi Rebecca,
Sounds yummy and such healthy ingredients. Granola with raspberry sounds like a healthy tasty snack. Pinned & twitted!
Thank you!
We love granola over here! The flavor combinations are endless and it’s perfect for snacks at school for the kids. And they totally save all the chocolate chips for last every time! Saving the best part for last they say. Looks delish and I would love to be gifted granola!
That’s what I do! The best should come last!
This sounds so good! And a great combination of raspberry tart and chocolate chip sweet, yum!! I’ve pinned this one!
Thank you!
Mmm chocolate chips for breakfast? Yes, please!
Gotta get that chocolate in some way!
I love freeze dried raspberries…they make anything seem like a treat don’t they? I love the sound of this granola!
Totally! All freeze-dried fruit! Much better than dried in my opinion!
I was looking for ideas for a birthday brunch in February and I need some of the foods to be gluten free (for my mom) and dairy free (for my sister). This looks perfect! 🙂
Haha, granola would make a good birthday brunch treat!
I understand your frustration with the “Fat free or skinny” title that have pop up as of late. Granola is my go to snack to curb late night eating. This recipe looks great.
Thank you Mary!
I love chocolate chips and I love raspberries so I know I’ll love this! Looks delicious. We do a lot of granola around here, great snack for the kiddos!
Totally is! Great snack for kiddos of all ages 😉
This looks so, so good!
Thank you! <3
Mmmh, granola. Also known as: crack. Confession: I think it’s one of the foods that need at least some fat/oil in them. Years and years ago – deep into my ED – I tried a popular blogger’s granola recipe that didn’t use a single drop of oil or even nut butter. Calling it not that good is being very nice. ..
That being said I still like the sound of your recipe. And oh my do I agree on the labeling issue. While I do add tags like gluten-free or vegan to my recipes I add them in brackets and am turned off by “oil-free”, “fat-free” and the likes. We shouldn’t over-label our recipes when what we create in the end is simply good food. That should be convincing enough.
Guess you made a bad recipe.
This looks sooo good! And I’m seeing it at the perfect time because I am in experimentation mode with granola! My kids eat it so often so I prefer to make it homemade and I think they will love this recipe! It would probably be amazing with white chocolate chips, too!
They will love this healthy but sweet and lovely granola!!!
I love to make my own granola, and my kids love raspberries so I think this will be perfect for us! Thanks.
Homemade is the only way for granola! My motto!
Love that you added the brown rice cereal to this as well, that’s my favorite way to add some volume to granola!! Chocolate and raspberry, that’s pretty much my heart 🙂
I feel like every chocolate fruit combo is a classic crowd pleaser!
I love raspberries – one of my favourite fruits. This recipe looks delicious – I think I would gift it to myself! 🙂
And that you should!
You know how I feel about fruit and chocolate and this is making me hungry! I agree that specifying lack of allergens or GF in recipes is important but I am not drawn to a skinny muffin or anything else 🙂 I know it helps the recipes get views but it’s also sort of cringy.
You don’t see the quality food bloggers naming anything skinny. If you’re a real chef and recipe developer, you don’t butcher your recipes with titles like that!
I’d support your granola business!!! Haha. Chocolate and raspberry are a delightful combo. YUM.
Woohoo!!! Another supporter closer to my dream 😛
YUM! This sounds so good, I love granola and I love chocolate, how can I pass up this combination? Answer: I can’t!
And your answer would be correct for many people 😉
I love, love, love granola with raspberry flavor. This recipe looks amazing. And I agree — the detox and skinny monikers? Just hype.
Yes, yes, and yes 😉 Thanks Sarah!
We grow tons of raspberries and strawberries in Scotland around August.
So, I know you’re recipe is in time for Valentines day, but I can see me more making this when I can get those fresh raspberries.
Awesome recipe. And yes its NEVER a bad time to post a granola recipe! 🙂
Ship me some good strawberries and raspberries in a few months then!!! I’m always let down every year by the fresh berries here :/
Granola can be a bit boring but you’ve definitely elevated this breakfast staple to a whole new, tasty level. Looks delish!
You will never find a boring granola from me!
Hmm, I love raspberries, I love chocolate chips and I love granola…something tells me I’d be a fan of this recipe 😉
I think so!
This looks delicious – and good enough for dessert! 😉
Haha, totally…a dessert topping 😉
i love granola – it’s really a staple in my pantry. I’m always looking for new ways to make it so it’s exciting and delicious, and i will definitely have to try this! Looks amazing!
Yes, me too! I never make a batch twice unless I’m gifting it! I always have too many new ideas to try!
Totally better late than never, plus granola is always timely, no matter what the season! I love raspberries and chocolate together. Brilliant!
Ah, yes!! Every recipe that includes chocolate must always be shared 😉
OMG im gonna try this my husband loves chocolates but not so sweet though. Thank you for the recipe Rebecca keep it comin.
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Perfect! Thanks Rachel!
I absolutely love the chocolate and raspberry combination – it might even be my favourite fruit and chocolate combo, closely followed by orange.
I’ve got some friends coming over next weekend, might make this granola to welcome them =)
They will be very welcomed 😉 I don’t think they’ll leave!
Yes! I think my favorite fruit and chocolate would be strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and yes, orange! Haha!
Pureed and dried raspberries! This is genius AND beautiful dear!!
Ultra-fruity! Thanks my friend!
This looks so good! I’m on a huge granola kick right now…it’s like you knew or something 😉 Plus, what I love about this is that it means I can have chocolate chips at breakfast! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
I don’t think I’ve ever NOT been on a granola kick 😉
Oh I love the flavor combo you’ve chosen!! Yum!
Thanks Melissa!
This would make a perfect snack for my kids on Valentine’s Day, I love the pretty pink color! 🙂
It totally would! And they would LOVE you even more 😉
I love making my own granola. This looks like a great recipe. Thanks.
One of my favorite things to do!
Homemade granola is only about a million times better than storebought!! Love the raspberries and chocolate, yum!
Exactly! Never ever buy it!
Yum! Love the addition of freeze-dried raspberries!
Thanks Tara!
Yum! I’ve only made granola once, but after reading this recipe…I’m definitely tempted to try this one! I just may whip up a batch this weekend…thanks for sharing! 🙂
That will be a very good idea 😉 Granola making is so fun!
Oh my goodness this looks so yummy! I feel stupid because I never thought of making your own granola before!
That’s pretty strange, yea! haha!
Raspberry and chocolate is definitely a flavor combination I can get behind. This look delicious!!
A classic one!
Hi Rebecca , I have never made granola before, not because I don’t want to, I do, I just never seem to get there. Your recipe is just up my street, the contrast between the raspberries and chocolate is tempting. I’m not sure I’ll be able to get chocolate stevia syrup here, could I use honey and proper cocoa instead?
I totally agree with you on calling food what it is. Whenever I read that something or someone is detoxing I find myself shaking my head and telling my whole family that you don’t detox, our livers do that for us. I don’t want my children growing up not appreciating how brilliant the human body is.
You could use any liquid sweetener, and no need for cocoa powder!
I know! Sadly, I don’t think it will ever end :/ detoxing and “skinny” foods are not real! haha!
Thanks Debbie! xoxo
Better late is right! Never seeing this beautiful bowl of snacking deliciousness would’ve been sad. I love your crazy granola flavors, but the classics like berry and chocolate can’t be beat <3 And I would've been that kid who picked out all the chocolate chips hahaha! Maybe mini chips would be a good idea here–harder to find 😀 And I cracked up at the "round and voluptuous" muffin part! A skinny muffin would just be sad. I need more muffin than that! Pet peeve…hmmm? Well as far as online stuff it's when people leave a comment like "Nice. Now check out my page because I'm really cool and you'll love me and i'm using your comments section as free advertising!" So annoying.
Chocolate picker 😉
I thought exactly of you when I wrote that muffin statement! I knew it would give you a smile 😛
I’m going to start leaving comments like that on your posts 😉 LIKE ME!!!
Perfect for valentines day, or every day haha. Chocolate and raspberries together never fail!
Exactly 😉 Thanks Rachel!
Love the combination of raspberry & chocolate – this granola looks great!
Thanks Jeanine!
I will be your Valentine if you send this to me 😀
O joy! Then I will!
I love the tartness that raspberries gives to foods. Sounds delicious:)
Same! Thanks Laura!
I am quite fascinated with raspberry granola. I am bookmarking this!
I know you’ll love it!
I love the addition of raspberries. Perfect granola for breakfast or snack!
Exactly!
I love the idea of this as a Valentines gift or treat! Looks so good!!
I mean, who wouldn’t want some?! Haha!
Oh man, chocolate raspberry is one of my favorite flavor combinations! This looks perfect!
Thank you Lauren!
“Your muffin is not skinny, it’s a muffin, it’s round and voluptuous! ” You’re so funny! 🙂 And that’s so true.
This is my kind of granola recipe. Chocolate and raspberries together. Mmmmm……
I don’t mind when people say that a recipe is oil-free, dairy-free, gluten-free…. That just helps the readers who are on restricted diets find what they’re looking for. What drives me crazy is when bloggers claim that something is healthy when it’s loaded with sugar. Like recipes that are “sugar free or low in sugar” but they use protein powders that are loaded in sugar in said recipe. Banging head on desk.
Hahahaha 😉
Berries and chocolate are always a winning flavor combo!
Really I just hate all extra labels. Just stop. Because even if you use say, cow milk, you can easily swap that with non-dairy, no questions asked. So anything like that…I get so angry! Just name the recipe and be done. You don’t see restaurants titling their recipe fat-free “blah blah”. If you really want, just add that in the description. Not the name 😛
I would LOVE if someone gifted me this granola for Valentine’s Day so I totally would!
Hahaha 😉 Myabe I’ll send YOU some!
I think my husband would love this granola. He loves chocolate, but isn’t a fan of things that are super sweet. I just might mix up a batch for him!
This is perfect for him!!! Granola should never be overly sweet, just right 😉
Rebecca I think you should just go for it and get your little side granola business going! I mean – look at this – so healthy and so delicious – even makes a granola-hater like me wanna grab a spoon!
You’re a granola hater?! OMG!!! Well now I have a dire mission so start that business so you can LOVE it!
We have raspberry bushes that bear in the spring and fall, so this will be a great recipe to use those up! Thanks for sharing.
O! I’m jealous of that!
I want this right now!!!!
Get those oats out!
biggest pet peeve: recipes being called guilt free. ALL FOOD IS GUILT FREE – guilt and food should not go together ever. I’d gift this beautiful granola to…. myself 😉
I know!!! Soon we are going to start seeing GUILT-FREE SKINNY OIL-FREE WATER!!! Hahahahahahhahahaha!
(And yea…a self gift if granola is kinda the best!)
That recipe looks delicious! I love how you make granola looks so fun to eat!
Granola is always fun and easy 😉
It has been so long since I have made granola, I should make some soon. This looks delicious!
You should always have it in the house!
Great minds think alike girl… I just posted a chocolate granola recipe too!! 😀 The addition of the raspberries here looks so good…. I love raspberries, they’re one of my favorite fruits!!
I love their slight tartness!
Rebecca,
You should definitely look in to that granola side business. The concoctions you come up with are downright genius.
Great post as usual. Cheers!
Haha, well thank you so much!!! If I get enough encouragement from people like you….maybe 😉
I just love all your granola recipes! So much deliciousness in one breakfast bowl 🙂
And it’s so cool you used both dried and pureed berries here!
Packing in the raspberry every way I can!
Ok, I won’t tell you that I pick out the best parts. 🙂 Although this looks like it’s ALL the best part. YUM!
Hahaha yea!!! There is no “sub-par” part here 😉