Low-carb peanut butter granola recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes 

Cook Time 35 minutes 

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups unsalted almonds
• 1 ½ cups unsalted peanuts
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup flax seeds
• ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup salted butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Rough chop almonds & peanuts either with a  knife or processor. With the latter, use the pulse function.
4. Mix almonds, peanuts, and remaining dry ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Set aside.
6. In a small saucepan on medium-heat, melt peanut butter and butter, stirring often.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Add water, honey and vanilla to melted butter mixture, stirring to combine.
9. Pour melted butter mixture over dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
10. Spread on prepared baking sheet, pushing down firmly.
11. Bake for 20 minutes or until light brown with crispy edges.
12. Cool for one hour before storing in an airtight container.