Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola!

...Um, yes please! I made this fabulous Cinnamon Bun Granola recipe last week (I cut the maple syrup in half and doubled the dates. I also added millet and chia seeds in my second batch!). The hubs and I , but mostly I, fell on it (meaning it lasted a measly 3 days!) I think the need to ever buy breakfast cereal again has been officially obviated! This easy-peasy recipe rocks and making your own cereal is cheaper, yummier, and healthier.

I was wondering how I could tweak the recipe for more variety and of course chocolate and peanut butter came to mind... they always do. This almost tastes like healthy cocoa pebbles... I kid you not!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola 

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Inspired by Cinnamon Bun Granola Recipe

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts or almonds, chopped
• 1/8 cup uncooked millet or mixed seeds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted
• 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, seeds, shredded coconut, and cacao (save raw nuts and add in after baking to retain nutrients).
• Using a blender, blend the maple syrup, dates, peanut butter, water and vanilla extract until a smooth paste forms.
• Pour the sauce into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until all the dry ingredients are well coated.
• Spread granola in a single layer on baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes (stirring twice at 10 minute intervals).
• Remove and let cool and harden before breaking up into clusters.
• Store in airtight container on counter or in refrigerator.

Make this and BE AMAZED! Happy weekend! :)