move over nutella...

There are many reasons why I'm crazy about this recipe:
1. I loooove snack food (I would rather snack all day than eat 3 meals)
2. it's SO simple...only 5 steps!
3. granola is healthy...right? just say yes.
4. not only is it yummy, it makes your house smell yummy
5. it's made with SPECULOOS!!!!

"what's that?" you ask with a funny look on your face.....
prepare for your world to be rocked.
seriously.

Speculoos is originally a Belgian cookie made from
cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and white pepper.
It's like a cinnamon teddy graham or ginger snap.
but WAY better.
My roommates and I discovered this addicting little jar of goodness
while living in Paris last year. I became so addicted that I packed 6 jars of it with me when I moved home. yep....

Fortunately, I no longer have to ration out my jars...
Move over nutella, Speculoos is here!
Actually, it's probably called "Biscoff" in your local grocery store,
but it's the same thing
(which you may have had in cookie form on a Delta flight).

I decided that instead of just eating spoonfulls of it, I should try baking with it

• 1 C sunflower seeds (raw, unsalted)
• 1 C cashew pieces (raw, unsalted)
• 1 C oatmeal (uncooked)
• 1/2 C unsweetened coconut chunks (shredded would work too)
• 4 tbsp cacao nibs (found them at Whole Foods)
  
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6 tbps Speculoos/Biscoff spread (I know it is sold at Publix and Wal-Mart)
  
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp of syrup or agave
  

1. Preheat oven to 325F.

2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, mixing to combine.

3. Add wet ingredients and stir until well-blended.

4. Press mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Bake for 30-35 mins.

Let cool completely before breaking apart. Store in air-tight container.

Happy snacking!!