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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Mixing Together the Ingredients === | === Mixing Together the Ingredients === | ||
| − | #Prepare the ingredients. Begin by preheating the oven to 325°F (176.7°C). Pour the oats into a mixing bowl. Put peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar into a separate bowl.<ref> http://www.cookingclassy.com/peanut-butter-granola-4-ingredients/</ref> | + | #Prepare the ingredients. Begin by preheating the oven to 325°F (176.7°C). Pour the oats into a mixing bowl. Put peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar into a separate bowl.<ref name="rf1"> http://www.cookingclassy.com/peanut-butter-granola-4-ingredients/</ref> |
#Microwave the mixture. Put the peanut butter mixture into the microwave. Microwave it for about 25 seconds. The mixture should be runny and smooth when it’s ready. | #Microwave the mixture. Put the peanut butter mixture into the microwave. Microwave it for about 25 seconds. The mixture should be runny and smooth when it’s ready. | ||
| − | #Toss the mixture with a spatula. Pour the peanut butter over the oats. Use a spatula to toss the mixture together. Combine the mixture until the oats are evenly coated.<ref | + | #Toss the mixture with a spatula. Pour the peanut butter over the oats. Use a spatula to toss the mixture together. Combine the mixture until the oats are evenly coated.<ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Baking the Granola === | === Baking the Granola === | ||
| − | #Spread the mixture on a baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the mixture over the parchment paper. Spread the mixture until it is evenly layered on the pan.<ref>http://www.cookingclassy.com/peanut-butter-granola-4-ingredients/</ref> | + | #Spread the mixture on a baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the mixture over the parchment paper. Spread the mixture until it is evenly layered on the pan.<ref name="rf2">http://www.cookingclassy.com/peanut-butter-granola-4-ingredients/</ref> |
| − | #Bake the mixture. Put the baking pan in the oven. Allow it to bake for 18-20 minutes. Stir the mixture one time halfway through the baking.<ref | + | #Bake the mixture. Put the baking pan in the oven. Allow it to bake for 18-20 minutes. Stir the mixture one time halfway through the baking.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Allow the peanut butter granola to cool. Take the granola out of the oven once it has turned golden brown. Allow it to cool completely. Eat it immediately, or store it in an airtight container to be eaten later.<ref | + | #Allow the peanut butter granola to cool. Take the granola out of the oven once it has turned golden brown. Allow it to cool completely. Eat it immediately, or store it in an airtight container to be eaten later.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Homemade granola will usually stay good for about two months. | #*Homemade granola will usually stay good for about two months. | ||
#*The granola will not be crunchy if you don’t let it cool off before eating. | #*The granola will not be crunchy if you don’t let it cool off before eating. | ||
=== Adding Alternative Ingredients === | === Adding Alternative Ingredients === | ||
| − | #Add in chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great way to add a bit of sweetness to your granola. Adding one cup (236.6 g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips is recommended. Dark or white chocolate chips would also work well, though.<ref> http://www.fivehearthome.com/2016/01/14/5-ingredient-peanut-butter-granola-chocolate-chip-recipe/</ref> | + | #Add in chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great way to add a bit of sweetness to your granola. Adding one cup (236.6 g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips is recommended. Dark or white chocolate chips would also work well, though.<ref name="rf3"> http://www.fivehearthome.com/2016/01/14/5-ingredient-peanut-butter-granola-chocolate-chip-recipe/</ref> |
| − | #Substitute maple syrup for honey. You can use maple syrup instead of honey if you are looking for a vegan alternative. Use 1/4 cup (59 g) of maple syrup. Pour it into the peanut butter mixture as you would the honey.<ref>https://joyfoodsunshine.com/healthy-peanut-butter-granola/</ref> | + | #Substitute maple syrup for honey. You can use maple syrup instead of honey if you are looking for a vegan alternative. Use 1/4 cup (59 g) of maple syrup. Pour it into the peanut butter mixture as you would the honey.<ref name="rf4">https://joyfoodsunshine.com/healthy-peanut-butter-granola/</ref> |
| − | #Add cinnamon. This recipe is already flavorful on its own, but you can choose to add cinnamon if you are looking for extra flavor. Add in ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar mixture. You can also sprinkle it on top of the granola when it is cooling down after being taken out of the oven.<ref | + | #Add cinnamon. This recipe is already flavorful on its own, but you can choose to add cinnamon if you are looking for extra flavor. Add in ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar mixture. You can also sprinkle it on top of the granola when it is cooling down after being taken out of the oven.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Use almond butter. This is a good choice if you have a peanut allergy. Almond butter is a tasty and easy-to-find alternative, but you could use any nut or seed butter. Simply use the nut or seed butter in place of the peanut butter when you combine it with the honey and brown sugar.<ref | + | #Use almond butter. This is a good choice if you have a peanut allergy. Almond butter is a tasty and easy-to-find alternative, but you could use any nut or seed butter. Simply use the nut or seed butter in place of the peanut butter when you combine it with the honey and brown sugar.<ref name="rf4" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
| − | *Pair the granola with fresh fruit, blueberries and strawberries, and plain yogurt.<ref> https://joyfoodsunshine.com/healthy-peanut-butter-granola/</ref> | + | *Pair the granola with fresh fruit, blueberries and strawberries, and plain yogurt.<ref name="rf5"> https://joyfoodsunshine.com/healthy-peanut-butter-granola/</ref> |
| − | *Put the granola in a bowl and pour almond milk over it for a healthy breakfast option.<ref | + | *Put the granola in a bowl and pour almond milk over it for a healthy breakfast option.<ref name="rf5" /> |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
*Be sure that no one has a peanut allergy that you serve this peanut butter granola to. | *Be sure that no one has a peanut allergy that you serve this peanut butter granola to. | ||
