🍯 Kid-Friendly Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola

It's growing season (not talking about plants here) and growing littles need fuel - healthy fuel! This chocolately peanut buttery granola is the perfect snack to add to the line up of healthier summer snacks. Enjoy!

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats

½ cup peanut butter

¼ cup maple syrup

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup pumpkin seeds

¼ to ½ cup chocolate chips (set aside to stir in after baking)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Warm wet ingredients

i. In a small pot (or microwave-safe bowl), melt together; peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil.

ii. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. 

iii.Mix in vanilla.

3. Combine dry ingredients

In a big bowl, mix; oats & pumpkin seeds

4. Mix it all together

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until everything is well coated.

5. Spread & bake

Spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet. Press it down a little with a spatula if you like chunkier granola.

6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Watch closely near the end to avoid burning.

7. Cool completely (very important for crispness), then stir in the chocolate chips. The granola will crisp up as it cools. You can also add your favourite dried fruits or coconut flakes.

Serve with yoghurt or a glass of milk. 

Bon Appetit!

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