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Home » Breakfast » Chocolate Chip Cranberry Granola.

Chocolate Chip Cranberry Granola.

Oct 13, 2018 · Modified: Jun 5, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 14 Comments

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It's so easy to make delicious and healthy homemade granola! This version is delicious and filled with cranberries and chocoalte chips. Nut free. #glutenfree

Chocolate chip cranberry granola is a great breakfast or post workout snack. Buttery granola, chocolate chips, and chewy cranberries make this an irresistible breakfast! This can even be packaged up in a Mason jar for gift giving!

chocolate chip cranberry granola

Homemade granola is a great breakfast option. You can make it ahead of time, and you can control what goes into it.

Making a big batch of chocolate cranberry granola on the weekend is a great way to make sure that you have a quick and easy breakfast ready for each weekday morning.

If you have food allergies, you know that a lot of store bought cereal, granola, and granola bars are often cross contaminated with different allergens. Nuts, dairy, sesame, gluten – all of these are often listed as ingredients or in a “may contain” warning in those products.

When you make your own granola at home, you can make sure that it’s completely safe for your allergy needs. Use your favorite safe brands of oats, chocolate chips, maple syrup – you can make a breakfast granola that you trust is safe for your family.

If you’re looking for more delicious homemade granola recipes, try my stovetop granola recipe, chocolate raspberry granola, or buttery coconut granola.

chocolate chip cranberry granola

Is the gluten free flour necessary for this granola?

You can skip the gluten free flour if you wish. It acts as a binder – it helps the granola stick together and form clumps. You can leave it out if you want – but there won’t be as many clusters of granola.

Where can you find certified gluten free oats?

If you need to be gluten free, when you buy oats, make sure to look for the certified gluten free label. I have seen certified gluten free oats at health food stores as well as online. I have found GF Harvest brand oats on Amazon, and they are made in a nut free facility as well.

How do you make chocolate chip cranberry granola?

  1. Melt the vegan buttery spread in a large bowl.
  2. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and gluten free oats. Stir.
  3. Sprinkle on the gluten free flour blend and stir again.
  4. Bake at 250 degrees for about 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  5. Allow the granola to cool fully before adding the cranberries and chocolate chips.

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Chocolate Chip Cranberry Granola.

Chocolate chip cranberry granola is a delicious breakfast option. This vegan and gluten free granola recipe is a great way to start your day!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword how to make granola, vegan granola
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 321 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • â…“ cup vegan buttery spread or butter, melted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups certified gluten free oats
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons gluten free flour blend
  • â…” cup dairy free chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the gluten free oats, melted vegan buttery spread, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Sprinkle the gluten free flour blend and salt over the oat mixture, and stir to combine.
  4. Spread on the cookie sheet and bake at 250 degrees for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  5. Let cool on cookie sheet, then add the cranberries and chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container. Stays fresh for one week (possibly longer, but ours is always gone after a week).
  6. If you'd like to give this granola as a gift, package it in a cute Mason jar - it will stay fresh and look nice, too!

Recipe Notes

This granola will keep in an airtight container for about 7 days.

If you aren't dairy free, feel free to use regular butter.

If you don't like cranberries, try adding a different dried fruit, like dried blueberries or cherries. You can also just leave them out.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Granola.
Amount per Serving
Calories
321
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
147
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
150
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
395
IU
8
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Do you make your own granola? What’s your favorite variety?

This post was originally published in March 2015. It has been updated with new information and tips.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Legume Free, Nightshade Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

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Comments

  1. Darryl

    March 15, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    I am a big fan of granola, it is great to be able to make something like this by myself!

    Reply
  2. Brittany

    September 24, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I used honey instead of maple syrup and added 1/2 cup coconut flakes…it was AWESOME

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 29, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  3. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits

    March 11, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Kelly, you probably know how much I love granola already. I noticed you added a bit of flour to this recipe. What does it do to the texture of the granola? Does it bind the ingredients better?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 11, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Yes, it actually helps the granola to make some small clusters. Sorry! I should have said that in the post!

      Reply
  4. Katie Serbinski

    March 11, 2015 at 9:08 am

    This is the perfect mix of ingredients for granola in my mind. I love anything cranberry + chocolate. SOLD!

    Reply
  5. Dee

    March 05, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Looks so yummy! Might make this with the kids today!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 09, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks, Dee! I hope you guys like it!

      Reply
  6. Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven

    March 05, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Homemade granola really is the best thing ever! I almost never buy storebought, just because homemade is SO easy to make and tastes so much better! Lovin’ the killer combo of choc and cranberries in this gorgeous granola! Must try. :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 09, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      I know, it is so easy to make! Thanks, Sarah!

      Reply
  7. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    March 04, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I sure do love granola! Such a great breakfast. Especially since you can grab it and eat it on the go. Love this chocolate and cranberry version!

    Reply
  8. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    March 04, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    This looks like the perfect granola! Love the cranberries and chocolate chips!

    Reply
  9. Kristine's Kitchen

    March 04, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Yes! I LOVE granola! I can’t get enough of the homemade stuff, and even when I really don’t have time, I find myself in the kitchen making a batch. It really does take only a few minutes.

    This cranberry chocolate chip granola looks perfect! Sometimes you just need a little chocolate to start your day, right? :)

    Reply
  10. Julia

    March 04, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Chocolate in my granola!?!?! Please and thank you! Just like you, I love my granola and am dying to try it with tasty chocolate all up in it. Mouth…watering..!

    Reply

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