Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
Perfect for a light snack, to eat with yogurt, or whatever you want. This granola is delicious and chocolatey, and super easy to make! It's also honey and dairy-free, therefore suitable for vegans and others wishing to avoid these ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- good pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup peanuts chopped
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the coconut oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, salt and vanilla.
- Add oats, peanuts and cocoa to the peanut butter mixture and stir to coat.
- Spread oat mixture onto the baking sheet in a thin single layer. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Do not burn.
- Cool for 10-20 minutes (it should have started to harden a bit). Transfer granola to a bowl and break up into smaller pieces. Add chocolate chips and toss.
- Store in a ziploc bag. Use in parfaits, granola bars, or eat on its own as a snack. Whatever you like!