Heath Crunch Granola- gluten free

So yes, you are probably thinking, isn't granola healthy? But how many of us think, man I wish this granola had a little more to it, more sweetness? more chocolate? maybe a little unhealthy to balance out the goodness? Something to satisfy your stomach and your sweet tooth? I was thinking the same thing last night. I wanted granola, and chocolate. Then I found a bag of Heath bits,mmmm... an idea came to mind. 

Heath Crunch Granola- gluten free

4 c. Gluten free rolled oats

1 c. Unsweetened shredded coconut

1 1/2 c. Blue diamond natural almonds

4 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 c. Water

3/4 c. Light brown sugar packed

1/4c. + 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 c.  Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips plus extra for later

1 bag of Heath bits 

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl combine, oats, cocoa powder, almonds, and coconut. In a small sauce pan combine water, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Whisk together and bring to a boil, continuely whisk for about a minute, turn off heat add chocolate and olive oil, whisk until combined. Pour into oat mixture and mix until combined. Pour mix onto prepared cookie sheet that's lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35-40 minutes flipping half way thru. Take it out and sprinkle Heath bits all over and throw on some extra ghirardelli, cause we all love chocolate. Let it melt and cool, try not to eat the whole pan while waiting :) by letting it cool it will form large chunks of tastiness. Happy snacking :)