Delicious Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Recipe | Quick And Easy!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides similar creaminess with less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor with a vegan option.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and add crunch.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: no fruit

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor without added sugars.

Chop 1/3 cup of peanuts using an immersion blender for about 10-15 seconds until finely chopped.

In a mixing bowl, add the chopped peanuts, 3 1/2 cups of old-fashioned oats, 3 tablespoons of chia seeds, 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine the dry ingredients.

In a microwave-safe dish, combine 1/4 cup of coconut oil, 1/4 cup of natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract. Microwave for about 30 seconds until warm and melted.

Stir the melted wet ingredients to combine, mashing any peanut butter that hasn't blended in.

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until all the oats are coated.

Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the mixture and stir to combine.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and dump the granola mixture onto the center of the sheet. Spread it out evenly, ensuring it reaches the corners.

Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 16 minutes, stirring halfway at the 8-minute mark to ensure even browning.

After baking, remove the granola from the oven and stir it using the parchment paper to mix the outer edges into the center.

Allow the granola to cool completely on a cooling rack, which will help the chocolate clump together.

Serve the granola in a bowl with almond milk, or mix with Greek yogurt and whipped cream cheese, sweetened with honey, and topped with chopped banana.

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