Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

Up until last year I had never made my own granola, and I had no idea what I was missing out on! It’s so easy to make a big batch that will last for weeks, making breakfast a breeze. Plus, who doesn’t want a reason to eat chocolate and peanut butter in the morning?

What ingredients do I need to make this?

• Old-fashioned oats
• Peanuts
• Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
• Natural, smooth peanut butter
• Honey or maple syrup
• Vanilla
• Cinnamon

Should I use salted or unsalted peanuts?

I use unsalted, since the peanut butter gives this granola a natural salty flavor on its own! Plus, you can always add salt to taste.

Do I have to use natural peanut butter?

Using a natural peanut butter gives a very different flavor than using a regular one, which is why I’m specific about it in the recipe. I typically try to find a peanut butter with little to no added sugar, as some peanut butters are very sweet and can change the taste of this delicious granola!

Should I use honey or maple syrup?

Use whichever you want! I typically add honey, as it’s what I usually have on hand. I like to add the maple syrup option for people who prefer it or are vegan.

Serving Suggestions:

• Use as a topping for yogurt or a smoothie bowl
• Snack on it plain!
• Pour milk over it and use it as a cereal

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

This quick, easy homemade granola will delight your tastebuds!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 4.5 cups

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup de-shelled peanuts
• ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark chocolate
• ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix the oats, peanuts, and cinnamon in a bowl.
• In a separate microwave safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey (or syrup). Microwave in 10 second increments until the peanut butter and honey are a more liquid consistency. Mix together the and pour over the oat mixture, combining until the oats are coated.
• Place this mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and spread out over sheet. Bake for about 20 min (until golden brown).
• Let cool completely and mix in the chocolate chips.

Keyword fiber, healthy, meal prep, vegan, vegetarian

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