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Every season has a flavour. If summer is about fresh berries and zesty lemonades, then fall is about rich, comforting, and indulgent flavours.And when I think of indulgence, the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter stands unrivalled.
I remember those childhood days, eyes wide with yearning, as I stared at those colourful cereal boxes with sugary delights that were, unfortunately (or fortunately, in hindsight), off the table. My mother, bless her, had the foresight to prioritize nutrition over whims. Yet, the child in me never stopped dreaming of that perfect bowl of chocolatey, peanut-buttery goodness.
Fast forward to now, I’ve attempted to create a version that doesn’t just resonate with nostalgia but also aligns with my philosophy of wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients.
While both derive from the same source, their processing and health benefits vary. Cacao, being less processed and retains more of its nutritional value. It’s a powerhouse of antioxidants, a mood enhancer, and even aids cognitive functions. It lacks the sugar often found in commercial cocoa, making it a clear winner for me.
Another vital ingredient is the sweetener. While I am privileged to have access to additive-free maple syrup, I urge you to choose wisely when it comes to this component. Avoid corn syrup at all costs and lean towards healthier alternatives like agave, honey, or date syrup.
The magic of this granola lies in its duality. It’s a nod to those carefree days of youth, filled with the promise of sweet treats. Yet, it’s tailored for today, with its health-conscious ingredients and rich, mature flavors.
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28 Responses
Hi! Can I use peanut butter powder instead of peanut butter protein powder?
Absolutely!!! A good quality protein powder is a great substitute for a protein powder! Happy Baking 🙂
How does one store this granola? Is it shelf stable or must it be refrigerated or frozen?
Hi Betty, This granola stores the same way as all my other granolas, in an airtight container. it is shelf stable depending what climate you live in. Store it as you would store granola ordinarily!
Hello. Can I increase the amount of peanut butter and skip the powder? Thank you for the delicious recipe ❤️
Hey Elena, I wouldn’t increase the peanut butter and skip the protein powder. Adding more nut butter will change the texture of the granola. If you want to omit the protein powder that is perfectly fine as that won’t change the texture of the granola. I hope that helps!
I just recreated this recipe and “OH WOW” it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I made it for my family who love GRANOLA for snacking. The chocolate makes it taste so much more decadent! YUM!!
I am thrilled to read that your whole family is into the granola Luisa! Thank you so much for trusting me to feed your family, the review and rating 🙂 I hope you’ll try all the other flavors!
Can I use peanut butter instead of protein powder ? If yes how to add peanut butter ?
Hi Deepika, I would not suggest adding additional peanut butter to this recipe as it will completely change the texture. If you don’t want to use protein powder I would just omit it!
Hi! Can I exchange the hemp seeds with flax seeds or chia seeds? Also, what can I substitute for ginger powder in this recipe?
Hi there, you can absolutely swap any seed for whatever you have on hand. For the ginger powder maybe just omit if you don’t have or don’t like – it’s not necessary to swap it with something else!
Thank you so much for the reply. I tried it and it was really good. I like that it has a lot of flavors in it! One of my favorites! Thank you for sharing this recipe!❤️❤️❤️
Hi Dulce! I am so happy that you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate your rating and review 🙂
Hi Ms Teri! Follow up question. I noticed that my granola is not crispy. I followed exact measurement of everything. I only omitted the ginger powder and replaced maple syrup with honey. I wanted it to be crispy. Hope you can give me more tips to achieve that. Thanks in advance!
Hi there! Thanks for letting me know how your granola turned out – I’m sorry you didn’t get the crunch you were anticipating. My best recommendation is that you head over to the blog that explains allllll of how to achieve the crunchy clumps. Click here to read all the crispy and clumping tips. My best guess is that you used 1 cookie sheet making the mixture too thick. It needs to be spread evenly onto two sheets to ensure even baking. Let me know if this helps in your next batch!
I made this today, and it’s absolutely delicious 😋 I love all your granola recipes 😍
My only issue is, I would like to know calorie count 😅 as I do have to watch what I eat! X
Hey Anna, so happy that you enjoyed this recipe! I will try and add the nutritional value in
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did you by chance have the macros for this granola recipe? It was delicious and turned out perfectly!
Hi Judith, I am working on adding all the macros to my recipe cards but at the moment I do not have them! Sorry and check back soon 🙂
Can’t find words to describe it!!! The most delicious food I’ve ever tested!!! Thank you!!!!!!
I am truly honoured Christina – this is a wonderful review and I am soooo happy that you made this granola – if it’s your first I cannot wait to see what flavor you try next 🙂
Hi Teri! I love all your granola recipes and this one did not disappoint! The only change I made was swapping almonds for peanuts as I had lots on hand and thought they would go nicely.
I did notice that this mix seemed a little dryer than some of your other granola recipes that I’ve tried and didn’t crisp up quite as much. I wasn’t sure if this was an issue with swapping to the peanuts, or because the extra powder in this mix (pb powder, cacao) meant that it could benefit from slightly more liquid ingredients. Next time I think I may try increasing the olive oil/pb/maple syrup by about 30% and see if that works better. That being said, the flavours were delicious! Thanks for putting out so many wonderful recipes.
Hey Noa, thank you so much for your feedback! I haven’t found this one to be drier perse, but if you would like to increase the oil/nut butter than go for it!! I find you need to mix this one extremely well because of the added powders. I love your feedback. Thanks again for sharing!
Loved this recipe, but as someone commented earlier, this is a bit drier and does not get crunchy. I also feel like it is powdery due to the protein powder it is not like the other granolas. The taste is fantastic, but texture was a little off according to my family. On to making your next granola recipe!! love your recipes!!
Thank you for your feedback. Next time you make it increase the maple syrup or peanut butter or oil! 🙂