Cookie Butter Granola

Preheat your oven to 325 F and line a large lipped baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, cashews and almonds. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

In another small bowl, whisk together the cookie butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper (if using) until smooth. The cayenne pepper gives it a nice kick, but if it’s too much for you, just eliminate it.

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, until all ingredients are evenly dispersed. Pour the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and even it out into a thin layer. Press down on the granola to compact it.

Bake at 325 F for 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Stir the mixture and press down once again. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the granola is golden and solid.

Remove from oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet, then break into chunks and store in an airtight container for up to a month.

Serve with fruit, yogurt, a drizzle of honey or all by itself! Enjoy!