Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola

Name: Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 ½ cups chopped raw walnuts; 1 tsp kosher salt; ⅓ cup extra virgin coconut oil; ⅓ cup honey; ⅓ cup maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 9 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips; flaky sea salt (to garnish)

By Kaleb WysePublished Apr 13, 2026

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Chocolate chip cookie granola takes the best parts of an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and turns it into crisp, craggy clusters. Toasted oats, walnuts, melted chocolate, and flaky salt make this the perfect kind of snack.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 40

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Craggy pieces of chocolate covered granola.

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When we think of granola, we usually picture it as a breakfast item sprinkled on yogurt. But there are some granola recipes that somehow become breakfast, snack, and dessert all at once.

That’s exactly what happens with this chocolate chip cookie granola. It has the amazing flavor of an oatmeal chocolate cookie, but it’s made with simple ingredients and baked into crunchy, dessert-like pieces that are perfect for keeping in a jar on the counter or in the pantry.

In this recipe, I use a combination of honey and maple syrup. The honey helps everything cling together, and the maple adds even more sweetness. Once it all bakes with the oats and walnuts, the entire kitchen smells like a fresh batch of cookies! There’s nothing better than that, in my opinion.

Here’s why you’ll love this snacking granola recipe:

Tastes just like an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, but in crunchy granola form.
Walnuts add additional texture and create big, craggy bites.
Melted chocolate coats the granola, so every bite is a bit like dessert.
Flaky salt keeps the sweetness balanced while also making the chocolate pop.
Works well all by itself or when paired with yogurt, ice cream, milk, and more.

Spoon mixing pieces of chocolate chip cookie granola on baking sheet.

There are 9 ingredients in this granola, and each one is super important:

Old-fashioned oats – The sturdy base that toasts up crisp and hearty.
Walnuts – For big pieces and that classic oatmeal cookie flavor.
Kosher salt – Balances out some of the sweetness.
Extra virgin coconut oil – Once melted, it helps to coat and crisp the granola.
Honey and maple syrup – Two natural methods of sweetness.
Vanilla extract – To give the granola even more flavor.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – Added after baking so they melt into the still-warm granola.
Flaky salt – Used as a final garnish for a sweet-salty finish. So good!

The full amount of each ingredient can be found in the recipe card below.

All ingredients needed for chocolate chip cookie granola.

There are 4 super easy steps to make this cookie granola:

Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients – In a large bowl, stir together the oats, walnuts, and kosher salt.

Step 2: Make the liquid mixture – In a microwave-safe measuring glass or a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil. Stir in the honey, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Dry ingredients for oatmeal cookie granola.

Liquid mixture for chocolate chip cookie granola.

Step 3: Bake – Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly. Spread the granola onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes and again after 20 minutes. After each stir, spread it back into an even layer. The granola is ready when the oats and walnuts are fragrant and golden brown.

Oatmeal and walnut granola spread out on baking sheet before being baked. — Before baking

Browned cookie granola on a baking sheet. — Before baking

Step 4: Add the chocolate – Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot granola. Let them sit for 5 minutes so they soften and melt. Gently stir the melted chocolate into the granola so it lightly coats the mixture. Spread it back out on the pan, sprinkle with flaky salt, and let it cool completely for 1-2 hours. Once fully cooled, break the granola into clusters.

Chocolate chips sprinkled on top of baked granola.

Cooling chocolate chip cookie granola on baking sheet.

Recipe Tips

Mix longer than you think – The oats should all look glossy and lightly coated before they go into the oven. That is what gives the granola an even toast and good crunch. Any dry pieces can become too browned in the oven.
Keep some walnut pieces large – This recipe is especially good when the walnuts are broken into different sizes. The larger pieces make for some extra satisfying bites.
Do not add the chocolate before baking – Adding it at the end keeps the flavor clean and lets the chips melt just enough to coat the granola without burning.
Let it cool completely before breaking it up – The granola crisps as it cools. If you stir or scoop it too soon, you will lose those bigger clusters.
Watch for color, not just time – Every oven is a little different (some can run hot). You want the granola deeply golden and fragrant, not dark brown. So make sure to check it at 10 minutes and 20 minutes, to ensure your granola will not burn.

Oatmeal chocolate granola in craggy pieces.

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Serving & Storage

To store – When the granola has cooled and been broken into pieces, it’s ready to eat! This granola is at home almost anywhere and can be used in so many ways:

Serve it over Greek yogurt with fruit for a dessert-like breakfast (or snack)
Pour it into a bowl with cold milk and eat it like cereal
Use it as a topping on vanilla ice cream
Perfect eaten all by itself! Honestly, I eat it by the handful right from an airtight container.

To store – Once the granola is completely cool, store it in an airtight container or resealable bag, and keep at room temperature for up to 1 month. The granola will stay fresh as long as it’s kept sealed. You can also place the granola in a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for longer-term storage.

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