I made a chocolate peanut butter roll cake last week, and it was so good that I am keeping the chocolate peanut butter theme going.Not with a dessert this time though, with a delicious snack!  My last batch of granola was running low, and it is something that I need to keep in my pantry at all times for when the craving hits!  So it was time to make a new batch.I did not want to have to buy ingredients to make, it so I used what I had on hand.

I always of course have chocolate and peanut butter, and I decided to add banana to the mix, because why not?  It is such a heavenly combo! I have been making granola for about 15 years, ever since I discovered that home made was healthier than store bought, as well as fun because I can make my own flavors.  It is really easy to make as well!  I am a huge oat lover, so I always have plenty on hand to make stuff like this.I add coconut to the base as well to give it sweetness as well as extra crunch!  But of course if you are not a fan, you could just use additional oats.Instead of using oil to coat this granola like traditional granola, I prefer to use a nut butter and pureed fruit (or vegetable) mixture.

In this case it was banana, but I have used pumpkin, apple and sweet potato purees before as well with good results! You wouldn't think that it would get as crispy, because sometimes when

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