Peanut Butter Granola

This breakfast recipe, Peanut Butter Granola, leans on creamy peanut butter, honey or pure maple syrup and vanilla. It makes 9 Servings (About 4 1/2 cups of granola) and takes about 35 minutes.

• Yield 9 Servings (About 4 1/2 cups of granola)
• Ready in 35 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup chopped toasted nuts (almonds, peanuts, etc)
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
3. in a bowl (for the microwave) or in a saucepan (for the stove), combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, coconut oil and salt. Melt over low heat until the ingredients are smooth and well-combined.
4. In a large bowl, toss together the nuts and oats.
5. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until evenly coated - the overall granola mixture won't be overly wet once combined so don't fret.
6. Spread the granola into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing once or twice during the baking time.
8. Let the granola cool on the baking sheet (it will get crispier as it cools). If desired, stir the mini chocolate chips into the granola after it has cooled completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.