Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and cocoa powder. Whisk together.
  2 cups rolled oats
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
  2 cups rolled oats
• Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  2 cups rolled oats
• Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until fragrant and slightly crisp. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
• Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.
• Once cooled, stir in chocolate chips if using. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  2 cups rolled oats