peanut butter chocolate granola

vegan, gluten-free

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I've been on such a peanut butter kick lately and this granola was the perfect addition to my cravings. I quickly came up with this recipe and it turned out sooo good! I love eating it on its own for a snack, but it's great on yogurt bowls or even dairy-free vanilla ice cream.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups oats

• Cinnamon to taste

• 1 tsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp ground flaxseed

• 1/2 cup creamy, runny peanut butter

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (divided)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, except the chocolate chips.

3. Add in the wet ingredients and mix.

4. Fold in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips.

5. Spread the oat mixture into a thin layer on the baking sheet.

6. Bake for 10 minutes and toss granola around on the baking sheet.

7. Sprinkle the other 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.

8. Bake for 5 more minutes, then let cool.