IGNITE’s Chocolate Chip Granola

Ingredients

1. 5 cups rolled oats
2. 1/3 cup light brown sugar
3. 1/2 cup coco powder
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
6. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
7. 1/2 cup maple syrup
8. 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a bowl mix together the dry ingredients – oats, cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Mix until all combined.
3. In a small bowl mix together vegetable oil, maple syrup and vanilla.
4. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix till the oats well coated.
5. Line a large baking tray or two small ones with parchment paper. Spread granola in an even layer and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
6. Check after 10 minutes, if the edges are browning too much then gently stir the granola. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until it is all crunchy and baked.
7. Leave to cool for 30 minutes then add the chocolate chips.
8. Serve and store remaining granola in an air tight container.