Peanut Butter, Chia Seed & Chocolate Chip Granola
Yields 8 cups (serving size ½ cup)
Prep time: >5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup low-fat creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups uncooked oats
- 2 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking dish with foil.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the peanut butter, honey, molasses and cinnamon. Heat until melted, about 2 – 3 minutes over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, chia seeds and peanuts together. Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir to combine.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, careful not to stir too much (or they will melt).
- Spread mixture evenly in the dish. Bake for about 30 – 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove pan from oven. Once oven has cooled, place pan back in to dry (about an hour).
Nutritional information per 1/2 cup:
Calories: 270
Fat: 11.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 37.5 grams
Fiber: 2.5 grams
Protein: 9.3 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 8