Peanut butter granola

This recipe makes two cups.

Ingredients

• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp natural peanut butter
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup 
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a large cookie sheet or line with parchment paper 
2. Mix together oats, salt and cinnamon
3. In microwave or on the stovetop, melt the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) together until smooth
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
5. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until well combined
6. Spread mixture on prepared cookie sheet
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until granola is lightly browned, stirring the granola once gently half way through. Remove from oven and let sit until cooled

**Store this granola in an airtight container or glass jar with a lid at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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Recipe offered by Meghan Wilton, RD, CDE, Registered Dietitian.