CLUSTERY Granola | Chocolate Peanut Butter

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and has a different flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small pot, add coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and peanut butter (optional).

On low heat, cook until all ingredients are melted and mix well.

In a large bowl, add oats, granulated sugar, mix-ins, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt (optional).

Pour the coconut oil mixture into the large bowl and mix all ingredients very well.

Using either parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet, press the mixture onto the baking sheet, spreading evenly.

Cook on the top rack for 10 minutes, then turn the pan around and cook on the bottom rack for another 7-10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before storing in a container.

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