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Chocolate Peanut Granola

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This recipe leaves lots of room for creativity. You can substitute the peanuts with almonds, pecans, or walnuts or try adding dried fruits like cherries to change things up a bit.?

Adapted from Food Network.

Ingredients

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For the granola:

  • 1/4 cup cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
  • 4 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup white sesame seeds
  • 2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup organic whole cane sugar or sucanat
  • 2 cups raw peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F and adjust rack to middle position. Mix everything together very well in a large mixing bowl. Spread the mixture evenly on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake for 45 minutes, turning over half-way through baking. Cool completely before serving. Crumble and store in an airtight container.

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