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Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Granola with Chia Seeds

Rich in fiber, this quick and easy Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Granola with Chia Seeds recipe contains a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants to help you power through your day! ⠀

Not only does making your own granola save you a bit of money, it’s also a perfect way to sneak in those superfoods. This granola is high in carbs, but they’re the healthy carbs. Say it with me now, “Carbs are my friend!” And repeat…But seriously, oats are a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, while chia seeds are also rich in fiber and help to keep the body full and energized for hours. This recipe is naturally sweetened and soooo good!

What Else Can I Add to My Granola?

I usually like to keep it simple so that I can add my granola to other things (yogurt bowls, ice cream, fruit toppings), but if you’re going for a snack that will really fill you up, here are some other options you can play around with:

Dried fruit – golden raisins, chopped & pitted dates, chopped and dried figs, dried cherries or blueberries
Fats – olive oil, melted butter, melted coconut oil, grape seed oil, almond butter
Seeds – flax, hemp, pepitas, sunflower, sesame
Nuts – pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews
Sweetness – pure maple syrup, honey, molases, brown rice syrup
Other – cacao nibs, dark chocolate chips (YES, please!!), or toasted coconut

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Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Granola with Chia Seeds

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By Michelle Jones | The Healthy Chelle – Serves: 16

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 C natural peanut butter or your fave nut butter (no sugar added)⠀
1/2 C raw organic honey or pure maple syrup⠀
2 t vanilla⠀
3 C Gluten free rolled oats ⠀
4 T Chia seeds⠀
1 1/2 t cinnamon⠀
Pinch of salt ⠀
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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.⠀

Combine peanut butter, vanilla extract and honey in a small saucepan on low heat. Mix and heat until warm. ⠀

Once mixture is warm and well combined, place into a medium bowl.⠀

Fold oats and chia seeds into the peanut butter mixture and then spread the oats on the prepared baking sheet, smoothing out with back of spoon or spatula. ⠀

Bake 15-20 minutes or until it turns a nice golden brown color, stirring every 5-10 minutes so it doesn’t burn.

Transfer baking sheet to wire rack and let granola cool. Let sit for 30 minutes to harden and transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. *Makes about 4 cups (16 servings of 1/4 cup each)