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Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola: Clusters of Pure Joy

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola is a delightful and healthy snacking solution with protein and fiber, perfect for elevating your snack routine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Old Fashioned Oats Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts (Peanuts/Almonds) Swap for walnuts or cashews to change up the taste.
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Almond butter or sunflower seed butter can be used for alternatives.
Sweetness and Flavor
  • 1/3 cup Cooking Oil (Vegetable, Canola, Coconut) A mild or neutral oil works best.
  • 1/3 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Agave nectar serves as another vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa offers a smoother taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Chocolatey Finish
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chunks Chocolate chips or dried fruit can be used for a fruity twist.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Gather your ingredients while the oven warms up.
  2. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, cooking oil, honey, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add old fashioned oats and chopped nuts, stirring gently until well coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly and pressing down firmly.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
  7. Cool completely in the pan before breaking into chunks and mixing in chocolate chunks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For large clusters, avoid stirring while baking and let the granola cool completely in the pan for better clumping.

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