However, if you like granola with solid chunks of chocolate, I would wait to add the chips after the wet and dry ingredients have cooled a little bit. (nourishedrootspdx.com)
It adds a nice thicker texture without feeling like you are adding solid chunks to something that should be smooth. (joythebaker.com)
This fits through the lid of the blender so you can move solid chunks of food, such as frozen fruit, towards the blades. (idealhome.co.uk)