Low Sugar Oat, Nut, Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
You’ll love the bold and tasty flavor of this Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola! I used Truvia brown sugar, allulose, and sugar-free mini peanut butter cups. The only sugar comes from the no-added-sugar peanut butter. Since I’ve completely cut refined sugar out of my diet, finding something to satisfy sweet cravings can be tough—but this granola does the trick! Yes, I have this in the healthy section for sugar content. I realize some indiviuals will not like the butter and oil in this recipe.
Sugar Free Mini Peanut Butter Cups
I’ve tried a variety of sugar-free chocolates, and most of them aren’t very good. However, the mini peanut butter cups I found at a local grocery store are amazing!
Lots of Nuts
n this recipe, I used raw cashews, almonds, peanuts, and raw almonds, but I’ve also tried sunflower seeds, walnuts, and pecans. Nuts can be expensive at most supermarket chains, but I’ve found that Indian supermarkets offer raw nuts in larger quantities at much better prices.
Granola Variations
I make a similar version of this loose chocolate peanut butter granola, but in bar or cookie form by adding almond flour. The possibilities are endless, so feel free to experiment!
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Topping for a Healthy Dessert
You can enjoy this chocolate peanut butter granola on its own, but it’s amazing as a topping for Greek yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit.
Ingredient of the Day-Cashews
The History and Origin of Cashews
Cashews, known for their rich, buttery flavor, have an intriguing history that begins in the tropical regions of South America. Native to northeastern Brazil, the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) was first discovered by indigenous people, who valued both its nut and its accompanying fruit, known as the cashew apple.
The Portuguese were responsible for spreading cashews across the globe during the 16th century. After arriving in Brazil, Portuguese explorers introduced the cashew tree to India and Africa as part of their colonial trade routes. The tree adapted well to the climates of these regions, especially in coastal areas, and quickly became a staple crop. Today, India, Vietnam, and several African countries are leading producers of cashews.
While the cashew nut is highly prized, the shell that encases it contains a toxic oil called urushiol, which makes processing cashews labor-intensive. It wasn’t until more advanced processing techniques were developed that cashews became widely available as a popular snack.
Cashews are now enjoyed globally, not only as a snack but also in a variety of culinary dishes, from savory sauces to creamy desserts. Rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamins, cashews have earned their place in modern diets, particularly for those seeking plant-based sources of nutrition.
I Love Cast Iron
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola is baked in the oven at 325 degrees, for 40 minutes.
Oat, Nut Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola with Almost no Sugar
Equipment
- 1 scale optional. I normally do not measure.
- 1 large bowl
- 1 cast iron pan or baking dish
Ingredients
Oat, Nut Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
- 200 grams oats
- 200 grams raw cashews
- 150 grams pumpkin seeds
- 150 grams sliced almonds
- 200 grams unsalted peanuts
- 6 grams cinnamon
- 50 grams Truvia Brown Sugar regular light brown sugar could be used
- 25 grams Allulose white sugar could be used or omitted
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup avacado, canola or vegetable oil
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 60 grams peanut butter (I used No Added Sugar Jif)
- 200 grams sugar free mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
Dry Ingredients
- All all dry ingredients to a bowl200 grams oats, 200 grams raw cashews, 150 grams pumpkin seeds, 150 grams sliced almonds, 200 grams unsalted peanuts
Wet Ingredients
- melt butter¼ cup unsalted butter
- add the rest of the ingredients and mix6 grams cinnamon, 50 grams Truvia Brown Sugar, 25 grams Allulose, ¼ cup avacado, canola or vegetable oil, ½ tsp vanilla, 60 grams peanut butter (I used No Added Sugar Jif), 200 grams sugar free mini peanut butter cups
- add wet ingredient mixture to dry ingredients and combine
- press into an 8 or 9 inch cast iron pan or baking dish
- bake at 325℉ with a piece of tin foil light on top of the pan for 20 minutes. This is to help insure the nuts will not burn!
- bake for an additional 20 minutes at 325℉ uncovered
- let cool and store in an air tight container or bag. Enjoy