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Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola

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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!

Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-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!

Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-free, and vegan with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!

It’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.

Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-free, and vegan with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!

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).

Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-free, and vegan with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!

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 🙂

Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-free, and vegan with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!

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

Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-free, and vegan with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!

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Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola

Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-free, and vegan with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Granola
  • Cuisine: American
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips. Mix to combine.
  3. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat, evenly spread the granola out.
  4. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, toss, and bake another 10 minutes until crispy.
  5. Remove from the oven, let cool a bit and then add the chocolate chips, give it a mix and devour!

 Chocolate Chip Raspberry Granola | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Perfectly sweet and tart, chocolate chip raspberry granola makes a lovely healthy breakfast or snack. Gluten-free. nut-free, and vegan with just a few simple ingredients, your granola craving can be satisfied in a snap!

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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  3. Amanda says

    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!

    Reply

  8. Emily@Oat&Sesame says

    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.

    Reply

  12. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

    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.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Hahaha! People have started full on catering services in the dorms before! It may just work!

      Reply

  17. Gin says

    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.

    Reply

  19. Marly says

    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!

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  21. Donna says

    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!

    Reply

  34. Sarah says

    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!

    Reply

  36. Melissa @ vegan does it says

    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!

    Reply

  41. Mary says

    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.

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  44. Miss Polkadot says

    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.

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  45. Emily says

    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!

    Reply

  49. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    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.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      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!

      Reply

  51. Bree Hogan says

    YUM! This sounds so good, I love granola and I love chocolate, how can I pass up this combination? Answer: I can’t!

    Reply

  53. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    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! 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Ship me some good strawberries and raspberries in a few months then!!! I’m always let down every year by the fresh berries here :/

      Reply

  57. Kaitie says

    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!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Yes, me too! I never make a batch twice unless I’m gifting it! I always have too many new ideas to try!

      Reply

  60. Teffy @ Sprinkle of Green says

    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 =)

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      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!

      Reply

  62. Ariana says

    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!!

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  68. Krista Dial says

    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! 🙂

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  71. Debbie says

    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.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      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

      Reply

  72. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

    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.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      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!!!

      Reply

  81. Linda @ Veganosity says

    “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.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      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 😛

      Reply

  83. Amanda says

    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!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      You’re a granola hater?! OMG!!! Well now I have a dire mission so start that business so you can LOVE it!

      Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      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!)

      Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Haha, well thank you so much!!! If I get enough encouragement from people like you….maybe 😉

      Reply

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