Peanutty Chocolate Granola Treats

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preparation: 3 minutes • processing: 5 minutes • yield: 24 cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) butter or heart-healthy light butter spread
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) unsalted, dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240 g) granola

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1. Place all ingredients, except granola, into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 5 minutes, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. Mixture should be melted and smooth.
5. Place granola in medium-size mixing bowl.
6. Fold in chocolate mixture. Scoop 24 rounded teaspoons onto waxed paper lined baking sheet. Let firm in refrigerator for 2 hours.

Use any variety of nut in place of peanuts.

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