Love indulging in all things chocolate and peanut butter? Then you will instantly fall in love with our homemade chocolate peanut butter buckwheat granola recipe. It is incredibly healthy, delicious, and simple to make.
Is it just me, or is there something simply magical about the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Especially, when they are perfectly blended with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients to create the most deliciously guilt free granola, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Personally, I prefer a bowl of this mouthwatering buckwheat granola for breakfast, with a splash of ice cold almond milk, topped with sliced banana and blueberries. It is naturally sweetened, and rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, leaving me satiated for hours. Not to mention, filling me with the nostalgia of my childhood, scanning the supermarket shelves loaded with rows of sugary cereals my mother never allowed us to eat. Thanks mom!
This chocolate peanut butter granola is also perfectly sweet and delicious on top of your favorite plant-based yogurt (we prefer a creamy coconut yogurt), or smoothie bowl with sliced bananas, fresh berries, and a drizzle of creamy peanut butter. Yummm!
GRANOLA RECIPE INGREDIENTS
We use simple and nutritious ingredients to create this delectable homemade chocolate peanut butter buckwheat granola recipe:
- Uncooked buckwheat groats – It’s lightly toasted in the oven, adding the perfect crunchy texture to this granola. Not to mention, it is nutrient dense, and high in protein, containing all the essential amino acids. Need to swap, try uncooked quinoa, millet or more old fashioned oats in place of buckwheat.
- Chopped nuts and seeds – For healthy fats, protein and that extra punch of crunchy goodness. We love a combination of walnuts, sprouted pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds in this recipe, but chopped almonds or pecans are also a terrific swap if you are not into walnuts.
- Unsweetened cacao powder – For a rich chocolate flavor. Our favorite is Better Body Foods Organic Cacao Powder.
- Peanut butter – The perfect pairing to chocolate and a deliciously creamy indulgence, rounding out all of the flavors, adding another layer of healthy fats and protein.
- Maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce – For natural sweetness. If you are not into applesauce, then swap it out for more maple syrup (or coconut oil, if oil-free is not your jam…yet!)
- Vanilla – For a subtle warm depth of flavor.
- Sea salt – To bring all of the flavors together!
- Chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and dried fruit – Once your granola has cooled, try these optional add-ins to take this homemade granola recipe to the next level of greatness! I live for vegan chocolate chips in this recipe, but do whatever speaks to your heart.
Decide to take this recipe to another level? Let us know how it turns out in the comments below. We love getting creative in the kitchen!
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BUCKWHEAT GRANOLA VARIATIONS
We are in love with this chocolate peanut butter buckwheat granola recipe exactly how it is, but don’t hesitate to put your own spin on it.
CHECK OUT A FEW SIMPLE SWAPS AND TIPS BELOW FOR THE BEST HOMEMADE GRANOLA:
- Not into buckwheat? Try swapping uncooked quinoa, millet or more old fashioned rolled oats in place of buckwheat.
- Allergic to nuts? Not to worry! Replace walnuts with sprouted sunflower seeds or pepitas, and peanut butter with tahini or sunflower butter.
- Want the richness and flavor of oil in your granola? Swap out applesauce for coconut or extra virgin olive oil. Trust me, coconut oil will add a delicious flavor profile to this recipe. Why didn’t I add it? Simple, I am trying my very best to limit oils where they can be easily swapped out for an ingredient just as delicious. Hint, hint, you can’t even taste the applesauce.
- Don’t over bake your granola. Remove the granola from the oven and give it a quick stir every 10 minutes. This will keep it from burning and give it that perfectly crunchy texture.
- Allow homemade granola to cool completely. Your granola will continue to crisp as it cools. Wait until your granola has cooled completely prior to mixing in optional add-ins, such as vegan chocolate chips or shredded coconut. This way, your chocolate will not melt (although, I am not sure that’s a bad thing).
Once your granola has cooled completely, store it in an airtight container in the refridgerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy it on its own, with a splash of plant-based milk, added to your favorite yogurt, or my husband’s personal favorite, on top of his favorite smoothie bowl (coming soon to the blog) with sliced banana, berries, and a drizzle of creamy peanut butter! Now, run and make your own! I know you’re dying too!:)
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
If you love our chocolate peanut butter buckwheat granola as much as we do, then try one of these delicious plant-based breakfast recipes next:
- Maple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
- Healthy Protein Packed Granola (Oil-Free)
- Best Blueberry Smoothie
- B’s Simple Vegan Waffles
Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckwheat Granola
Instantly fall in love with our homemade chocolate peanut butter buckwheat granola recipe. It is incredibly healthy, delicious, and simple to make.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups buckwheat groats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (almonds or hazelnuts are also delicious)
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (1:1 melted coconut oil will also work)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chocolate chip morsels (optional)
- Optional additions once granola has cooled:
- ⅓ cup unsweetend shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup dried fruit
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2 Rinse buckwheat in a mesh strainer under cold water.
- Step 3 In a large bowl, combine the oats, buckwheat, chopped walnuts, hemp seeds, pepitas, cacao powder, and sea salt.
- Step 4 In a small bowl, whisk together pure maple syrup, peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Step 5 Pour wet ingredients over oat mixture and stir together until well coated. Scoop granola onto the baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Step 6 Bake granola for 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to cook evenly. Once the granola is done, oats will be the perfect crispy texture.
- Step 7 Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet, adding in chocolate chips, and/or shredded coconut, if desired, once granola has cooled completely.
- Step 8 Store this delicious granola in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
