Honey and Cocoa Granola with Chocolate Chips (for Mallika)

5 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

3 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup coconut oil or canola oil

1/2 scant cup honey (or agave)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup mini chocolate chips

Heat oven to 340 degrees F.

Mix the oats, coconut, cinnamon, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.

In a small saucepan over medium low heat, warm the coconut or canola oil, honey and vanilla extract.  Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.

Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet (or 2 baking sheets) and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring a bit near the halfway point.  The coconut oil will help this granola crisp up nicely but be sure to watch it carefully as it browns quickly.

Once the granola is visibly browned (about 23 minutes), remove from the oven and scoop into a bowl to let it cool.  Mix in the chocolate chips once the granola has cooled.  Place in a container that has an air-tight seal and it should keep for a few weeks.

From MinimalistBaker.com, with a few changes