No-Bake Chocolate Granola is an easy snack to make that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and doesnโt require the oven!
Or try our baked version of Chocolate Granola here! These Chocolate Granola Bars and Chocolate Energy Bites are also favorites on the site.
No-Bake Chocolate Granola
Years ago while I was in high school (college, maybe?), I made some granola bars and they did not turn out so well. They ended up super crumbly and not at all bar-like. Instead of throwing it all out, I threw all the crumbled ingredients into a bag and set it out on the counter. It was eaten in less than two days โ either handful by handful or added to smoothies and yogurt bowls.
After that, no-bake granola became a โthing. Yes, non-baked granola is not really โgranolaโ and may sound a little bit odd. But I still make this snack all the time. A couple of months ago, I made a few batches for my sister โitโs one of her favorite snacksโ and she told me I had to share it here! Yes, itโs unconventionalโ strange even? But totally delicious, crave-worthy, and addictive. Not to mention EASY.
But WHY No-Bake Chocolate Granola?
- First, itโs very fast. We can whip this up in 10 minutes or less, which means itโs ready pretty as soon as we want it.ย
- Second, itโs very easy. Not to say regular granola isnโt easy, but it takes more effortโparticularly the baking process which can take a good amount of time. And then there is the time spent waiting for it to coolโฆ.
- Third, itโs unique. Itโs got the same ingredients you know and love in regular granola, but the texture is different. Overall, it makes a unique snack, filled with good-for-you ingredients.
- And fourth, itโs the perfect hot-day snack recipe. So, when itโs burning hot outside, you can still have granola without turning on the oven!
I know itโs a bit unique, but I hope you love it as much as we do!ย
No-Bake Chocolate Granola Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter adds flavor and nutrition to these oats. It also ensures theyโre filling and satiating. As far as peanut butter goes, I recommend a peanut butter you enjoy eating straight from the jar. We love using one that is slowโroasted and lightly salted with plenty of flavor.
- Honey sweetens this granola.ย If youโd like to keep this vegan, try pure maple syrup or agave nectar instead.
- Vanilla and salt are flavor enhancers for this granola!
- Special Darkยฎ Cocoa Powder contributes intense chocolate flavor to this granola. I highly recommend using a Dutch-process cocoa powder as opposed to a plain (natural)one. Any Dutch cocoa powder will work, but Hersheyโs Special Dark cocoa powder is readily available at most grocery stores.
- Old-fashioned oats will give the best results; steel-cut oats will be too coarse and hard, and quick oats donโt add enough texture.
- Cocoa Krispiesยฎ cereal adds a fun crunch and additional chocolate flavor. If you prefer, plain Rice Krispies cereal can be used instead.ย
- Oat flour is simply pulverized oats (more on this in the โquick tipโ box below). To add more nutrition to this No-Bake Chocolate Granola, try flaxseed or hemp hearts instead!
- Mini chocolate chips are the last bit of added chocolate. They add more flavor, texture, and pull everything together!
*Trademark note: Hersheyโs Special Dark is a trademarked brand of The Hershey Company. Cocoa Krispies is a trademarked cereal from The W.K. Kellogg Company. We use these names in a generic sense because of the easily recognized names. Any similar brand of product will also work in these Lucky Charms Bars.
Quick Tip
Oat flour is just regular old-fashioned oats we grind up in a blender until they resemble flour. Nothing fancy here, so if you already have the old-fashioned oats for this no-bake granola youโll have everything you need!
How to enjoy this chocolate granola
- Straight out of the bowl โ just like regular granola!
- Served over ice cream (or this frozen yogurt recipe)
- Topping a bowl of yogurt with some fresh chopped berries
- Add to a parfaitย orย aรงaรญ bowl
- Here are 14 other ways to enjoy it!
More Easy Snack Recipes
- No-Bake Breakfast Cookiesย with a chocolate drizzle
- Banana Bread With Greek Yogurt and other nutritious ingredients
- Soft-Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Barsย with dark chocolate
- Chewy Granola Barsย with M&Mโs and chocolate chips
- Banana Bites two unique recipes!
No-Bake Chocolate Granola
Ingredients
- ยฝ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
- โ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder Note 1
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- โ cup Cocoa Krispies cereal (or Rice Krispies)
- 2 tablespoons oat flour (regular oats that have been blended) Note 2
- ยฝ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructionsย
- WARM THE PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY: In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir until smooth.
- ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS: Add in all the other ingredients and mix until combined. It's thick and messy at first, but just keep stirring until a good consistency is formedโyou may need to lightly knead the mixture with your hands and then crumble to form granola crumbles.
- STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in a dry, cool place for up to a week. We do like it best within 1-2 days.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is probably my idea of the PERFECT GRANOLA!!! I neeeeed it in my life!
I am in love with the no-bake. I burn it too!!
This no bake granola is such a great idea AND looks gorgeous. Chocolate honey and peanut butter? Oh yes PLEASE! Definitely pinning!