Oats Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Trail Mix
Course: World Breakfast
Cuisine: Continental
Diet: Vegetarian
This Oats Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Trail Mix is a delightful, healthy snack featuring the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Made with rolled oats, coconut flakes, watermelon seeds, sesame seeds, and a touch of peanut butter and date syrup, it’s roasted to perfection for an irresistibly crunchy and nutty treat. The final touch? Chocolate chips for sweetness, making it ideal for breakfast or a quick snack!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats
- ¾ cup Coconut Flakes
- ½ cup Watermelon Seeds
- ⅓ cup Sesame Seeds (Til Seeds)
- ¾ cup Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Peanut Butter
- ¼ cup Date Syrup
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a baking tray, combine the rolled oats, coconut flakes, watermelon seeds, and sesame seeds. Spread them evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a small pan, combine the date syrup and peanut butter. Heat over low flame, stirring continuously, until the peanut butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter-date mixture over the roasted oats and seeds, and stir using a fork to evenly coat the mixture.
- Return the tray to the oven for another 10 minutes of roasting.
- After 10 minutes, remove from the oven and let the trail mix cool completely for about two hours.
- Once cooled, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Serve the trail mix with yogurt or milk for a wholesome breakfast, or enjoy it as a tasty snack!
Tips
- Store in an airtight container to keep the trail mix fresh for several days.
- You can also substitute the chocolate chips with dried fruit for a different twist.
