Chocolate for breakfast? Absolutely.
This Chocolate Protein Granola is what happens when nutrition meets indulgence, and honestly, it's a match made in heaven. We wanted to meal prep a breakfast that's actually exciting to wake up to!
One tray, 45 minutes in the oven, and you've got breakfasts and snacks sorted for the week.
We're talking thick, chunky clusters packed with seeds, oats, and 33g of protein in every batch to keep you fuelled. Plus a sprinkling of chocolate chips, because balance is key (and also because, chocolate).
It's crunchy, it's satisfying, and it proves that eating well doesn't mean sacrificing the good stuff. The trick is pressing the mixture down firmly before baking – that's what creates those café-style chunks instead of sad, loose granola.
Sprinkle it on smoothie bowls, mix it into yogurt, pair it with plant milk, or eat it by the handful from the jar (we won't tell), it's the kind of recipe that makes meal prep feel less like a chore and more like self-care. Did we mention it’s ridiculously easy to make? You're welcome.
- Prep time: 10m / Cook time: 45m / Total time: 55m
- Servings: 15
- Difficulty level: Beginner
- Storage instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
- Equipment needed: Baking tray, saucepan, wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp coconut oil
- 100ml maple syrup
- 70g nut butter (almond)
- 400g oats
- 80g sunflower seeds
- 60g pumpkin seeds
- 80g chocolate chips
- 50g Free Soul Vegan Protein Blend (Chocolate)
Recipe
- To get prepared, preheat your oven to 140°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Over a low heat, gently heat the coconut oil and maple syrup in a saucepan until melted and combined, stirring regularly.
- Now, mix in the rest of the ingredients into the melted mixture - holding off on the chocolate chips for now!
- Pour the mixture into the lined tray and press it down firmly - ensuring you’ll create those chunky granola clusters.
- Pop the tray into the oven for 45 minutes. Once it’s out and completely cooled, break the granola into pieces.
- Add the chocolate chips into your granola mix, and you’re all set. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
Protein Swaps: Mix it up with our Salted Caramel Vegan Protein Blend for an extra indulgent twist.
Nut Butter Alternatives: Can't do almond butter? Peanut and cashew butter all work beautifully. Each brings its own flavour profile to the party.
Chocolate Chip Options: Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, less sweet version.
Seed Swaps: No pumpkin or sunflower seeds? Swap in chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, or even hemp seeds for extra omega-3s.
This recipe has been tried, tested, and given the official Free Soul stamp of approval. Multiple batches were made in the process (for quality control purposes, obviously).
