Last Updated on April 1, 2019 by Chef Mireille
This crumble which started off as a granola bar still makes a great snack or topping for yogurt, oatmeal or ice cream.
Sometimes kitchen flops turn into surprisingly delicious treats, even if the end result was not our original intention. I made granola bars once before and these Sweet Potato Granola Bars were a big hit. This time around I experimented with a different combination of binding and well, it didn’t bind. Instead it turned into a delicious crumble. You can snack on it as is or use as a topping for yogurt or ice cream. Before we get to it, here’s my inspiration for this combination of ingredients!
I love granola bars but it is so hard for me to find ones I can eat. Some of them are so sweet and loaded with candy that they almost cancel out the health benefits of the oats. Many of them are so full of mixed nuts like almonds, cashew, pecans, walnuts and Brazil nuts that I can already feel my throat constricting just reading the list of ingredients. Yes, I have major nut allergies, however one of the few nuts that I have no problems with is peanuts, perhaps because it is not really a tree nut like the others, but a legume.
For others like me who are allergic to nuts but not legumes, these peanutty granola bars are ones you can happily dig into. Not only are they loaded with peanuts, but also full of coconut flavor. My parents are from the Caribbean and instead of PB&J sandwiches, I grew up with peanut butter and coconut sandwiches, two of my Mom’s favorite ingredients. A few years ago I discovered this coconut peanut butter spread from Earth Balance and I love the coconut flavor in it, so used it in these instead of plain ole boring peanut butter. My Mom had thought up this combination long before Earth Balance. Too bad she did not market it way back then 🙂
How to Make Coconut Peanut Crumble
When you have a craving for something sweet but is still high in protein and fiber so you don’t feel too guilty, this is a good option!
Coconut Peanut Crumble
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 ½ tablespoons water
- ½ cup coconut peanut butter spread
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups oats
- ½ cup dry roasted peanuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons dessicated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water and the flaxseed.
- In a large bowl, combine coconut peanut butter spread, brown sugar, honey and butter. Whisk together well until thoroughly combined.
- Add flaxseed and mix well.
- Add oats and peanuts. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spray a 9×13 brownie pan with non stick spray. Spread mix in a thin layer in the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Crumble the mix.
- Cool in the refrigerator.
- Scrape to produce a crumble.
- Add coconut and mix until thoroughly combined.
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This is indeed one of the failure resulting into success. I suppose your experiment with these two flavours must be great… Certainly try this combo. Btw your colourful whisker is quite attractive.
thanks – yes I love colorful kitchen gadgets It makes me want to spend more time in the kitchen when it doesn’t look so industrial 🙂
A tasty sounding granola or crumble. I’d love to try it out with some yogurt.
that would make a fab breakfast for sure!
I should not be saying this but I am glad the recipe failed..seriously I am simply loving this crumble, it sounds so flavorful.I could just have spoonfuls from that plate, Bookmarking :))
thanks – sometimes a failure is a blessing in disguise!
I love the texture of this crumble. The small clumps ensure all flavors are in every bite. Perfect!
so true – it is quite an addictive treat!
Definitely Coconut and Peanuts combined together makes a delicious treat
this is such a yummy treat for sure and these two ingredients marry well.
This has happened to me many times. I start to make a dish and finish as a totally different dish. Granola bar or crumble, this looks absolutely yum. The combination of coconut and peanut must be quite flavourful..
thanks – it’s so rewarding when at frst a flop turns into a treat
Isn’t this a perfect example of failures being a stepping stone to success? This crumble has a lovely texture and it’s great that it doesn’t come with a dose of guilt. And I can imagine the flavours exploding in my mouth with coconut flavoured peanut butter!
SO nice that the failed recipe turned out into something delicious! I am imagining that coconut peanut butter on toast!!!
yes I put that coconut peanut butter in everything I love it so much. This morning I included it in my pancake batter!
yes – its nice when you can still use a failed recipe and dont have to throw it away – avoiding food waste