Chocolate Chai Spice Granola – A quick and healthy granola loaded with flavors to get you in the holiday spirit.
There’s a new favorite granola in the house and it’s this Chocolate Chai Spice Granola. Not only is it packed with flavor and spice, but it will make your whole house smell amazing as it bakes, too! The heavenly aroma just screams cozy and comforting to me as the temps turn cooler and the air turns brisk. This is the prefect breakfast or snack to carry you through to the holidays. I wasn’t sure how the kids would feel about this one with all the aromatic spices, but they all loved it and were begging for more! I’m thinking you will be too!
I prefer this chocolate chai granola with a splash of rice milk or sprinkled on top of non-dairy yogurt, but it would also be delicious for an on-the-go snack…perhaps mixed with some dairy-free chocolate chips! My kids love it dry and my son even took some in his lunchbox one day as a treat.
This spiced granola will remind you of your favorite tea latte with a very subtle hint of cocoa. Feel free to add even more cocoa powder if you like. I didn’t want it to overpower the other spices.
Chocolate Chai Spice Granola
Give this Chocolate Chai Spice Granola a try and leave me a comment below letting me know how much you love it! You can also find me on Twitter and Instagram @veggie_inspired. Be sure to also tag #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it! Enjoy!
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy brown rice creel
- 1/2 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds (flax meal)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp dried ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown rice cereal, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds and all spices (not included cocoa powder).
- In a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat, whisk together the brown rice syrup, cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients while mixing to combine. Mix thoroughly so everything is coated evenly.
- Pour the granola mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet and spread it out into one even layer.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Do not over cook...it will crisp up more as it cools.
- Store completely cooled leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for several days.
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Catherine says
Hi jenn, I tried this recipe last weekend and it was a huge hit in my house! The spices are a nice addition, and it’s a perfect sweetness. I added some chocolate chips for the kids. Great recipe !
Jenn S. says
Yay!! I’m so glad you all liked it, Carrie! Chocolate makes everything better…great addition! Hope things are well over there…crazy stuff happening in your neck of the woods!
Michelle says
I love how chai is so flavorful. I can imagine how wonderful it smells baking in your oven. I would turn mine down on the lowest oven setting and let it permeate my home for hours especially when I have guests!
Jenn S. says
That is a great idea, Michelle!! It is heavenly!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
What a great idea, Jenn! I really gotta try this. I’m a huge granola lover! 🙂
Jenn S. says
Granola is perfect for any time of day! Thanks, Sina!
Levan Wee says
Anything CHAI is a automatic WIN for me!!! Lovely recipe Jennifer!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Levan! I still need to try your Chai Tea…I have never made my own!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says
I still can’t believe I’ve never made my own granola! Yours looks so yummy! Need to definitely try it 🙂
Jenn S. says
Once you do it, I bet you never go back to store bought, Vanessa! It’s just so easy…throw it all in a bowl, mix around, throw it in the oven, voila! And its soooo much cheaper than those $5 small boxes you get at the store (that usually have oil and other not so pleasant ingredients). Let me know if you try it!
Audrey @ Unconventionalbaker.com says
Oooh, I love this. So cozy for autumn! Love that it’s oil-free too 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Audrey! I’m actually eating some right now as I type this!!
Tina Jui | The Worktop says
Yummm looks great! Chocolate + Chai = winning combination 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Tina! They do work really well together!
Traditionally Modern Food says
Can’t say no to chocolate.. With chia Seed this a great treat
Jenn S. says
Chocolate really does make everything better, right?! Thanks so much!
curlsnchard says
Mhhh, I love this combination <3 I'm usually not much of a granola person – but I just recently got into it again – I think I have to try your recipe sometime soon!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Katharina! My hubby’s not a huge granola person either, but the kids and I gobble it down all the time! Yum!
Linda @ Veganosity says
I can see why it’s the new favorite in your house. What’s not to like? This looks so good, I’d love a handful right now.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Linda! I just love the all the warming spices and aromas. So good!
The Food Hunter says
I’m a huge fan of homemade granola and this recipe sounds delicious.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Theresa!
winwinfood says
Chocolate and chai sounds like such an amazing flavor combination Jenn! I love this granola recipe. So comforting and a little exotic at the same time 🙂
Jenn S. says
I actually hadn’t heard of combining chocolate and chai until I did it. Now I see it’s actually a thing…recipes everywhere. Guess I’m a little behind the times, but it’s delicious no matter what! 🙂 Thanks, Lucie!
Harmony à la Carte says
I love chai and I love a good healthy homemade granola so this is right up my alley. Nice one Jenn. I can definitely imagine all the aromas this would leave behind…mmmmm. Comfort.
Jenn S. says
Thanks so much, Nissrine! The aromas are incredible! So homey.
veggiesdontbite says
Love a good granola recipe and this sounds amazing! I can imagine it on so many things!
Jenn S. says
Granola rocks! So easy and easy to take with you whenever you need a snack. Thanks, Sophia!
veggiesdontbite says
Yes! We eat it over yogurt all the time too!
Jenn S. says
Do you make your own yogurt, Sohpia?? I’ve heard it pretty easy, but have never tried it.
Natalie says
I need this on top of my nice cream bowl RIGHT NOW! The perfect time of year when it’s still warm enough for nice cream and smoothies but still totally acceptable to bake with these sorts of flavors <3 Great combo Jenn, and I love the brown rice crisps in there too, one of my fave granola ingredients!
Jenn S. says
Natalie, this would be so delicious on nice cream! Why haven’t I thought of that?? Cinnamon ice cream, perhaps?
The Vegan 8 says
Granola is one of my favorite things to make each week and CHAI, omg girl, one of my favorite flavors ever. I am literally drinking chai tea as I type this, haha! I love the smells of chai so much, so I know this granola is the bomb! YUM.
Jenn S. says
Me too, Brandi! The smell is just so intoxicating! Makes me fell all warm and cozy when I get a whiff. Thanks!!
Hannah says
Yaaasss. This granola looks perfect! I feel like chai and chocolate don’t get put together enough. I wish I could say that my first thought was to put it on something healthy, but no. My first thought was to sprinkle it all over ice cream. I bet that would be dreamy!
Jenn S. says
Oh, it would be awesome on ice cream!!!! Perhaps So Delicious Cashew Milk Snickerdoodle Ice Cream (My favorite!!!). Thanks, Hannah!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
chai is delicious!! i love this idea of spicing up your granola with it. mmm!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Beverley! I just love chai tea, so I figured I should bring that flavor to the rest of my food!
Strength and Sunshine says
Mmmm good! I’m slaking on sharing granola recipes on my blog! I have so many, haha! And I’m running love on my actual stash now….gotta get baking this weekend!
Jenn S. says
Time to get ’em on the blog! I LOVE granola…can’t wait to see some of yours, Rebecca!