Boy oh boy do I have a recipe for you!
I did some experimenting in the kitchen late this morning and the result yielded a delicious batch of chocolatey granola that packs a protein punch.
I started by combining honey, water, canola oil, brown sugar and coconut extract. I added cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder to the mix before pouring the chocolatey liquid on top of two cups of oats.
Stir, stir, stir.
After baking in the oven for about 20 minutes, the granola was ready for eating. 
The granola came out flavorful, crunchy and oh-so-chocolatey. I ate about half of it on the spot! 
Chocolate Protein Granola
(Makes four half-cup servings)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 3 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. canola oil
- 1/2 tsp. coconut extract (vanilla extract will also work)
- 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 c. old fashioned oatmeal
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine honey, water, brown sugar, oil and extract in a small bowl until mixed. Stir in cocoa powder and protein powder until fully combined.
- Pour chocolate mixture on top of oats and stir until oats are coated.
- Spread onto a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
Though this granola tastes delicious on its own, I think it would taste phenomenal sprinkled onto of yogurt or ice cream or even enjoyed with milk like cereal.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! This granola wasn’t the only tasty think I made today.
Breakfast
Since Ryan and I were both feeling a little lazy this morning, we wanted comfort food for breakfast.
On weekend mornings my mom would often make German pancakes for our family to enjoy while chatting away in our pajamas. German pancakes are so simple to make but look elaborate and taste fantastic.
I followed this recipe to make German pancakes for me and Ryan and within 20 minutes we had a hot breakfast to enjoy. 
Served with syrup…
The rest of the day was spent at church and the farmer’s market. 
The best quote from our trip to the farmer’s market came from a little boy who saw Sadie and then tugged on his mother’s jacket saying, “Mama, I didn’t know dogs wore clothes.”
“Well, um, sometimes they do,” she said.
Yes, sometimes they do. 
Ryan and I are planning to spend the rest of the day at home, straightening up the house and finishing Catching Fire. This weekend is going by toooooo fast!
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Ha ha ha, I LOVE that little boy’s quote. Kids are so honest sometimes with their thoughts, and it’s like they don’t have a filter! Love it! That granola looks so great! Must create ASAP!
Haha funny boy! Sadie looks lovely in pink! 🙂
That granola looks DELISH! I am so bookmarking that to make soon!!! I love that it’s high protein too- brilliant! 😀
Great recipe for granola! I never thought about making it all chocolately 🙂
Awww! Sadie!
That granola! A big bowl of it with some almond milk would be perfect! You make it look so easy! 🙂
Haha what a cute comment by the little girl:)
Hahaha awww Sadie is so cute! The granola recipe sounds great, I def want to try it!
That granola looks and sounds delicious!!!
Sadie looks adorable! 😀
Mmm, that granola recipe looks delish! But I am rather partial to granola – hence my blog name! 🙂
wow that looks great! I’m always down for chocolate in the mornings!
Haha i love that kid’s comment on Sadie…hilarious! She did look cute tho!
Oh that granola sounds amazing, but I feel like it would be bad news if I made it because that stuff is like crack to me! And I personally think that Sadie is a very stylish dog. If any pup can pull off a pink sweater, it’s her 🙂
What kind of chocolate protein powder do you use? I’ve been trying out some but they always taste chalky to me.
YUM! I’m heading to the kitchen to make this right now! Thanks for sharing!!!
Chocolate granola sounds great! It’s been too long since I’ve made my own granola.
the german pancakes look stellar!
and the granola!! LOVE The idea!
I have a “recipe” from chocolate protein popcorn. I add protein powder to my popcorn and get it to stick by using coconut oil or you can use nonstick spray. Plus cinny, stevia, etc. I love your idea! 🙂
I tlooks like coco crispies!! The pancakes look light and fluffy!!
Awwww cute quote! I would be confused if I were a kid as well!
that granola recipe looks soooo good! i need to make it! i only have vanilla protein powder but maybe some extra chocolate powder would work.
cute pics from this weekend! your shirt was so pretty
I’ll pretty much eat any kind of granola, but chocolate looks especially delicious!
Ohhhh, Jeremy and I LOVE German pancakes and they are so so easy!
I’ve never seen anyone eat Enfonkuchan with syrup. (my mom’s gReman and that is what they call pancakes.)
If you want to try something new sprinkle light sugar on tpo of the pancake, roll it like a burrito and dip pieces in applesauce. That’s how my German family enjoys them.
That granola looks so good! I will definitely be making a batch soon. I bet it would be tasty with some peanut butter added in. Chocolate & PB is my favorite flavor combo.
Sadie is so cute, I’m glad she has a cute outfit on! Have a nice night 🙂
that granola looks great!
and i’ve never heard of german pancakes…now i wanna try it!
Granola is in the oven now. Can’t wait to try it!
I’m so excited to try this chocolatey granola! I’ve been a HUGE fan of your blog for quite some time now. I just love reading your posts. You give me so many great ideas.
Thanks Emily!
Great idea to add protein power to granola! I never heard of German pancakes before, it looks tasty :).
I love German pancakes. When I was little, we would always have them for special occasions like birthdays and sleepovers- we’d roll them and sprinkle powder sugar on top 🙂 That granola looks delicious, can’t wait to make it!
That granola looks so delicious! I love your blog btw, you are so gorgeous! 🙂
Hi! I love your blog by the way! I was just wondering the same thing as another poster…What kind of protein powder do you use? Which ones have you tried? Any favorites? Thanks!
I use All the Whey protein pwdr. It’s my fav!
ahhhahahaah best quote.. so cute!! wow german pancakes look awesome- never ever heard of them! and brilliant idea for protien powder in granola!
yuuuuuuuum the granola looks fabulous!
hope you had a great weekend!
Oooo Chocolately granola sounds fantastic!!!
That granola looks so good! Haha! I love what the little boy said to his mother about Sadie! She looks so cute in pink! 🙂
I wish I could spend my weekend at the farmers market. Ahh the downfalls of living in the Midwest!
OH MY GOSH!!! *drools* That granola looks SOOO GOOD!! Im going to HAVE TO make this this week. THANKS!!
I enjoyed some Greek yogurt, a tablespoon of the pumpkin butter and your chocolate granola for breakfast this morning. SOOOOOOOOOO good!!!
OMG that looks amazing! I can’t keep my hands out of regular granola, let alone an amazing chocolatey treat!
YUM!
Your chocolate granola looks AHHH-mazing!!!
lol “feeling a little lazy”… that wouldn’t be code for hangover, would it? Gah, I know after I have a big night I usually don’t feel to great. I just can’t do it like I did back in college! I feel so old at 25 (except not really…)
That granola looks amaaazeballs! I wish I weren’t glued to my desk at work right now b.c. I want to make that, STAT!
and yes, sometimes dogs do in fact where clothes (and dress up as footballs on sundays… not like that happens to happy… every sunday…. and every saturday when there’s a good college game…)
The Chocolate Protein Granola looks divine!! I just need to get myself some chocolate protein powder — is there any kind/brand that you would suggest?
i really like all the whey protein powder.
Made the granola earlier. Love that it’s quick and easy and delicious!! Thanks girl!
Very nice! Chocolatey granola with a protein boost AND low in sugar? Yes please!
LOVE this recipe for the granola!!! oh i’m totally gonna make it and i have this balsamic glaze that would probably be amazing in the mix too 🙂 thanks girl!
I love this granola! I made a vanilla almond variation of it earlier today and it was fantastic. Thank you so much for the recipe.
I swapped out the cocoa, chocolate protein powder and honey for a full scoop of vegan vanilla protein powder and agave, respectively. I also doubled the ‘wet’ part of the recipe (one batch wasn’t enough to coat all the oats – likely due to my substitutions) – as a happy accident that was then enough liquid for me to add about 1/3c slivered almonds. I think I ate a full quarter of the batch before it even had a chance to cool.
This recipe is definitely a keeper; delicious and deceptively filling, whats not to love?
Your chocolate protein granola looks so yummy!! I’m going to try and make it sometime this week. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I cannot wait to make this! I’ve been looking for a delicious granola recipe and your addition of chocolate has made this recipe a winner!
I literally just packed my canister of oats from my work desk into my purse so that I could have oats on-hand to make this recipe this weekend!