Comments on: peanut butter granola with cacao nibs and bittersweet chocolate https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/ Perfected baking recipes, with a focus on cookies and morning baking. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:40:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sarah https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-387740 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:12:51 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-387740 In reply to Margaret.

Hi Margaret – the cacao nibs are not sweetened; although you can buy them that way (I’ve seen them online). I like them unsweetened – mixed into baked goods, they help balance sweetness. If you are worried about putting them in the granola, you can bake it without them, and then just sprinkle a few on top and see how you like it. If you add them to really sweet treats (like ice cream, cookies, etc), the sugar will help tame the bitterness of the cacao nib. I hope that helps!

]]> By: Margaret https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-386456 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 04:57:59 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-386456 Hi there, beautiful blog ??
Are the cacao nibs sweetened? I purchased some unsweetened & they’re a bit intense for our liking. Maybe roasting them in this granola will help….? I’m hopeful. Thank You.

]]> By: Jacqueline Yaraghi https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-360591 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 20:32:07 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-360591 Thank you so much! It’s actually such a relief to know that I can send something tastey and good for him! I’ll let you know how it works out!

]]> By: Sarah https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-359937 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:42:16 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-359937 In reply to Jacqueline Yaraghi.

Hi Jacqueline – The granola should be fine traveling for a week! I keep mine in a glass air tight container or a plastic bag, and it lasts just fine for 2-3 weeks. It will keep best in an airtight container, so you could pack it in a plastic ziplock bag, and then have him transfer it to something else (but it should keep in the bag if he doesn’t have access to an airtight container). He could also keep the granola in a fridge if he doesn’t eat it all within the week, but I’ve never had a problem with mine being at room temperature (we do eat it rather quickly, though!) I hope that helps. And how thoughtful of you! I’m sure he’ll enjoy getting your treats in the mail.

]]> By: Jacqueline Yaraghi https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-359377 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:34:07 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-359377 Hi Sarah!

This sounds so delicious and I really want to try it. I have a question about how well the granola will stay fresh and the best way to keep it fresh for a long time. My boyfriend just deployed to Afghanistan today and I want to start trying out recipes that I can send him that will stay fresh for a week in travel. Do you have any suggestions as to what will keep this fresh? Also any other recipes that you think would mail well. I hate the thought of him eating super processed food out there

Thanks!
Jacqueline

]]> By: Kait https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-358841 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 03:19:48 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-358841 So trying this tomorrow am!!

]]> By: Chiara https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-349325 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 10:19:18 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-349325 Hey Sarah!!

This is Chiara, Italian lifestyle blogger from chiarascoffeetable.com.
I really enjoy reading your blog, and I find the passion you put into what you are doing amazing!

I’m reaching out to you because I want to create an international network of bloggers, and invite them to write on my blog from time to time as guests.
If you are up to it, you could be the first one!
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I’m based in Beijing, I’m not sure where you are at the moment; it would be great to meet in person, but it’s ok to do everything via email too…

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]]> By: sue/the view from great island https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-346502 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:00:30 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-346502 I adore this, and actually, you’ve just inspired me to start a granola Pinterest board—you’ll be the first pin!

]]> By: Sini | my blue&white kitchen https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-345811 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 11:53:25 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-345811 There are few things more wonderful in the morning than homemade granola. Your recipe sounds lovely, although, I’m usually not a big fan of peanut butter (call me weird). I hope spring and with it the sun find their way to you soon – we’re having the most beautiful spring weather here in Finland today…Okay, its barely 40’C outside but the sun is shining bright and happy – it gives you so much energy especially after this gray and dark winter we’ve had.

Sending you hugs,
Sini

]]> By: layla https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/peanut-butter-granola-with-cacao-nibs-and-bittersweet-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-344307 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:09:48 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=7964#comment-344307 always winter, but never Christmas… I was just saying that to a friend last week…
pb, chocolate, granola, — Y U M
the weather is a great reminder that we are N O T in control

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