Easy Peanut Butter Granola

This homemade peanut butter granola is satisfying and delicious. Made with basic pantry ingredients— oats, cinnamon, coconut oil, honey, and maple syrup. With tons of flavor in each bite, you'll keep coming back for more!

Today's peanut butter granola recipe is one of my favorite snacks to make— a year round favorite! It's by far the crunchiest, most flavorful and a recipe that so incredibly easy that my toddler can make it!

Here’s Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Granola

• Quick & easy to make
• Made with basic pantry ingredients
• Big clusters— easily the best part!
• Crunchy!
• Lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup
• Minimal prep, finished in 40 minutes
• A great on-the-go snack
• Delicious no matter the time of day

Peanut Butter Granola Ingredients

• Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats make up the bulk of the dry ingredients. I don't recommend quick or instant oats— the texture of whole oats helps the granola stick together. If gluten free, be sure to use certified gluten free oats like these.
• Peanut Butter: Any type of creamy peanut butter can be used— if you're using a natural peanut, make sure you stir it very well before using.
• Coconut Oil: Using melted coconut oil helps give the granola crunch while binding it together.
• Honey: Not only does the honey help bind the ingredients together, but it also helps add flavor and sweetness.
• Maple Syrup: I tested this granola without the maple syrup and it
• Vanilla: Adds flavor.
• Cinnamon: Adds flavor.
• Salt: Just a pinch of salt helps bring out the flavor.
• Peanuts: The peanuts add addition crunch and flavor. I like to use halved peanuts for the size, but roughly chopping the peanuts keeps everything about the same size.
• Chocolate Chips: These are optional but adds a little extra to the granola.

How To Make Peanut Butter Granola

Just a few steps, 5 minutes prep, start to finish 40 minutes to homemade granola.

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add the oats, cinnamon, salt, and peanuts. Fold together until combined— making sure that all the oats are coated evenly.
3. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring gently halfway through. If you want less clusters, stir gently every 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes on the baking sheet— as the granola cools. The granola will get crunchier as it sits. Once completely cooled, stir in the chocolate chips. Cover tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Success Tip: Don’t Crowd the Baking Sheet

Prior to baking, the peanut butter granola is very vet. In order for it to bake properly and become crunchy, the granola needs some breathing room otherwise it will steam. Depending on the size of your baking sheet— I use a half sheet baking sheet and it works perfectly, otherwise I recommend using 2 to give the granola plenty of room.

Best Ways To Serve Granola

There's a handful of ways that you can eat granola— here's a few ideas.

• Over Yogurt: Add ¼ cup overtop of your favorite yogurt with some fruit.
• With Milk: Toss it in a bowl and add some cold milk.
• Over Oatmeal: To add a little crunch to oatmeal, sprinkle some overtop.
• Parfait: Layer in a jar yogurt, fruit, and granola.
• From the Bag: Skip everything else, grab the bag and dig in.

More Breakfast Recipes To Try

• Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal
• Everything Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
• Apple Banana Oat Muffins
• The Best Overnight Oats
• No Yeast Bagels

Peanut Butter Granola

Author: Christina

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Yield: 10 servings (makes 5 cups)

5 from 3 votes

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Description

This homemade peanut butter granola is satisfying and delicious. Made with basic pantry ingredients — oats, cinnamon, coconut oil, honey, and maple syrup. With tons of flavor in each bite, you'll keep coming back for more!

Ingredients

 

• ▢ ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ▢ ⅓ cup unrefined coconut oil, melted
• ▢ ⅓ cup honey
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 3 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ cup roughly chopped peanuts
• ▢ ½ cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add the oats, cinnamon, salt, and peanuts. Fold together until combined— making sure that all the oats are coated evenly.
• Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring gently halfway through. If you want less clusters, stir gently every 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes on the baking sheet— as the granola cools. The granola will get crunchier as it sits. Once completely cooled, stir in the chocolate chips. Cover tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

1. Make Ahead Instructions: Granola is the perfect recipe to make ahead because it stays fresh for so long. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 weeks. You can also freeze granola for up to 3 months.
2. Oats: Be sure to use whole oats. If needed, use certified gluten free oats.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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