Peanut Butter Spice Granola

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Recipe by registered dietitian, Rhodene Leydekkers

Amount of servings: 8 Servings
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 Minutes

Ingredients:
2 Cups rolled oats
1/3 Cup no-added sugar Peanutbuter
100 g Pitted Dates
1 Medium Apple
100 ml Boiled water
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Turmeric
Pinch of Salt

Method:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 C.
  2. Add the peanut butter, dates, apple, boiled water and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Mix the rolled oats, cinnamon, turmeric, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Add the peanut butter mixture to the oat until well combined.
  5. Spread out the mixture on a greased baking tray, and bake for 45 – 50 minutes until light brown and crispy.
  6. Let it cool down and store it in an airtight container.

Additional Advice: This recipe can be enjoyed in different ways! For delicious Granola bars, press the mixture into an oven-proof dish and bake for 45 – 50 minutes. Cut into bars and let it cool off. Enjoy it as a snack or a breakfast on the go!
Top tip: Enjoy this tasty granola with some yoghurt to increase the protein content of the meal, as well as a portion of fruit to up the fibre.

Nutritional information per 78 g serving:

Energy: 843 kJ

Protein: 4.6 g

Carbohydrates: 26 g

                Of which total sugar: 11.2 g

Total fat: 7.9 g

                Of which saturated fat: 1.6 g

Dietary fibre: 3.4 g

Sodium: 41 mg