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    Peanut Butter Granola with Chocolate {gluten-free, vegan}

    By Alanna Taylor-Tobin on Dec 4, 2016 (updated Nov 1, 2021) / 25 Comments

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    Sarah Kieffer's crisp, gently sweetened peanut butter granola tastes like a chocolate peanut butter cup in breakfast form. Adapted from The Vanilla Bean Baking Book: Recipes for Irresistible Everyday Favorites and Reinvented Classics.  

    delicious bowl of Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate {gluten-free, vegan}

    This has been a crappy year in too many ways to count, and (aside from today's victory at Standing Rock), it just seems to be getting worse and worse. As difficult as it feels to sit down and write about a bowl of oats right now, I know that part of what will *actually* make America great again is supporting our fellow artists.

    oats and sugar in bowl

    One of those artists is Sarah Kieffer, the blogger, photographer, and writer behind The Vanilla Bean Blog. I've been a fangirl of Sarah's innovative sweet treats, muted photography, and down to earth prose for many years. Her salty bourbon squares have made many appearances in my kitchen (in GF form), and it was a great honor to see the beautiful version of my vanilla butter cake from Alternative Baker with a boozy twist on her blog earlier this year.

    bowl of oats

    I was overjoyed when her book arrived in the mail. Page after page of Sarah's signature sweets and soft images beckoned me to the kitchen. Pumpkin olive oil bread. Apple ginger skillet pie. Chocolate ganache cupcakes with basil buttercream. Cardamom cake with coffee buttercream.

    chunks of chocolate

    But Sarah's intro to this granola caught me. "I wake up every morning craving coffee... and chocolate." Change "coffee" to "black tea with milk and honey," and that's me – I would gladly eat chocolate for breakfast any day. And that is precisely what we've been doing.

    spoonful of Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate {gluten-free, vegan}

    This granola is gently sweetened, flavored with just enough peanut butter to leave its mark, and laced with cacao nibs, toasted almonds, and chopped or grated bittersweet chocolate. It's light and crispy, and works as well for breakfast with milk or yogurt as it does for dessert over ice cream or pot de crème.

     

    If you're looking for a sweet (and highly glutenous) escape, pick up a copy of Sarah's beautiful book.

    spoon in bowl of Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate {gluten-free, vegan}

    a bowl of Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate {gluten-free, vegan}

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    *Bojon appétit! For more Bojon Gourmet in your life, follow along on Instagram,  Facebook, or Pinterest, purchase my gluten-free cookbook Alternative Baker, or subscribe to receive new posts via email. And if you make this chocolate peanut butter granola recipe, I’d love to know. Leave a comment and rating below, and tag your Instagram snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet  and  #bojongourmet.*

    Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate {gluten-free, vegan}
    5 from 1 review

    Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate

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    Adapted from The Vanilla Bean Baking Book: Recipes for Irresistable Everyday Favorites and Reinvented Classics by Sarah Kieffer.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings, makes 1 quart

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
    • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sunflower oil (or other neutral oil)
    • 1 teaspoon water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 1/2 cups (225 g) old-fashioned rolled oats (GF if needed)
    • 3 tablespoons (35 g) packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1/2 cup (70 g) chopped raw almonds
    • 3 tablespoons (20 g) cacao nibs
    • 2 ounces (55 g) chopped bittersweet chocolate
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    Instructions

    • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, peanut butter, sunflower oil, water, and vanilla. Stir in the oats, brown sugar, salt, almonds, and cacao nibs, stirring well to coat. Spread the oat mixture evenly over the baking sheet.
    • Bake the granola until the oats are golden and dry, 20-30 minutes, stirring it gently if the edges are browning too quickly (less stirring means clumpier granola so you might not need to stir). You can test the granola by placing a small spoonful on the counter; if it crisps when it cools, it's ready.
    • Let the granola cool completely, then stir in the chopped chocolate. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 month. Enjoy with milk or yogurt, or over ice cream for dessert.

    Notes

    Nutritional values are based on one of eight servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

     

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    Comments

    1. Karlie says

      December 05, 2016 at 4:35 am

      I just purchased your book and am absolutely enamored. I love Sarah's blog as well and this granola recipe looks beautiful xx

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 10:24 am

        Aw, thank you so much Karlie - so glad you're liking it. <3

        Reply
    2. Tori//Gringalicious.com says

      December 05, 2016 at 5:48 am

      Granola is just the best! I could eat is everyday probably!

      Reply
    3. Tori//Gringalicious.com says

      December 05, 2016 at 5:55 am

      Count me in! Chocolate is always the perfect finishing touch to a perfect granola and this one sounds divine!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 10:24 am

        Aw, thank you Tori! <3

        Reply
    4. traci | VanillaAndBean says

      December 05, 2016 at 6:20 am

      No doubt the Standing Rock news is the best we've had in months... but there's so much more work to be done. Have you heard of the TransMountainPipeline (it's not good, Alanna)? Perhaps this is why granola is a staple in our home... I can rely on it, it's always good news, and it reminds me of good times. Sarah's granola looks divine and I love the added chunk in there.. a win-win! I'll be on the look out for her book. Thank you for sharing, Alanna!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 10:27 am

        Hi Traci! Ugh, I hadn't heard about that one but I'll look into it. I heard an interview with Chairman Archambault who said essentially that while this IS a great victory, our work isn't finished - it's only just begun. There is so much more to fight for.

        Thanks for the sweet words about the granola! xoxoxox

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    5. Christine says

      December 05, 2016 at 6:27 am

      Despite all the hard stuff going on right now, I like your take on things and honestly agree that supporting artists and makers is one of those small things that becomes big change overtime. And in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season and the slightly more indulgent foods that come with it --- THIS granola sounds perfect.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 10:28 am

        I'm with you 100% Christine. <3

        Reply
    6. Sarah | Well and Full says

      December 05, 2016 at 6:53 am

      YES! Support your local artist, blogger, cookbook author, musician.... People who make their livelihoods by making the world a more beautiful place.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 12:25 pm

        YES! <3

        Reply
    7. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      December 05, 2016 at 7:54 am

      We've made granola several times but never with chocolate. Looks amazing! I am saving my pennies for your cookbook and Sarah's cookbook. See, I have LOTS of cookbooks and I simply can't get rid of them -- they're my friends. So, I space my purchases so hubby won't complain that our house is being overrun with cookbooks :-( Hope your year improves.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 12:27 pm

        I feel you - that's me all the way! :)

        Reply
    8. Susan says

      December 05, 2016 at 8:21 am

      I hear you about the crappy year. I'm very happy about the Standing Rock victory, and hope it lasts (I understand there's a really good chance the orange one will overturn it). Our treatment of the Native Americans is shameful, to say the least. I'm all for supporting our artists. And therefore will have to give this granola a try when I run out of my current chocolate granola. One of our very favorite breakfasts is a bowl of Greek yogurt with cocoa powder, a little sweetener, a little protein powder, blueberries, and chocolate granola. One is never too old to eat dessert for breakfast.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 12:29 pm

        Yes, agree 100%. Let's do all we can to keep the orange one out - highly recommend this Facebook group if you've not already joined: https://www.facebook.com/StopTrumpDefendDemocracy/ <3

        Reply
    9. valentina says

      December 05, 2016 at 9:43 am

      LOVE IT!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 05, 2016 at 12:29 pm

        <3!

        Reply
    10. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

      December 05, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      I love all those clusters... this is my dream granola! :)

      Reply
    11. Mary says

      December 06, 2016 at 12:31 am

      I love so much granola ! I think this one must be perfect and delicious ! :)

      Reply
    12. Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says

      December 06, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Oh I am going to make this, I have all the ingredients in the cupboard and I really need a new breakfast alternative.

      Reply
    13. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

      December 06, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      So beautiful! Plus so many wonderful ingredients...

      Reply
    14. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says

      December 12, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      I've been eating chocolate for breakfast too, thanks to you! I got to sample this (twice!) and can vouch for it's deliciousness! It satisfies my breakfast chocolate craving:) Also these photos are so soft and dreamy!

      Reply
    15. Sondi says

      March 07, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      Can't go wrong with having chocolate at breakfast! (Or at any time of the day). I made this recipe today - with almond butter instead of PB - and it was just heavenly. Thank you! My favourite people are going to get a jar of this from now on.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 07, 2017 at 5:24 pm

        Ooooh, I bet almond butter would be amazing! I love Sarah's recipe and I'm glad you do too!

        Reply

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