Learn how to make Peanut Butter Granola at home so that you never have to go back to store bought granola again! This peanut butter granola recipe has it all. It’s crunchy, sweet, and salty, and has loads of texture that will satisfy all your snack cravings! It’s easy to make and keeps fresh for weeks!
This homemade granola recipe is the only recipe you’ll ever need. It’s crunchy, nutty, sweet, salty, and easy to make! It’s loaded with whole oats, protein from the peanut butter, good fat from the coconut oil, and omega 3s from the chia seeds. But that’s not all!
We’re not using any refined sugar because it’s naturally sweetened from the maple syrup. Ok, so we are adding in some chocolate chips but those are optional! Peanut butter granola is perfect for making ahead and keeping it on the counter ready to use when you need it. Whether as a snack or on top of yogurt!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Healthy - With plenty of fiber, protein, and healthy fat, this recipe is also gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. It can be dairy-free as long as you use dairy-free chocolate chips. It’s a great snack to have on hand that you can reach for when you have a sweet craving, or just need a healthy alternative to a handful of chips!
- Has so many uses - Swirl it into your bowl of yogurt, or use it as a topping to your smoothie bowl. Layer it as a yogurt parfait, or you can even put it in a bowl, add some milk, and eat it like cereal!
- Great to make ahead - I like to make a big batch and keep it stored in an airtight jar on the counter. That way it’s always there when I need it!
Ingredients for the Best Granola Recipe
- Old-fashioned oats
- Chopped pecans
- Creamy peanut butter
- Maple syrup
- Coconut oil, melted
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Sea salt
- Coconut flakes
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chia seeds
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use a different nut butter or seed butter - almond butter, sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter, cashew butter, etc.
- A different sweetener - honey also works!
- Swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips - if you like your granola a bit dessert-y, toss in some white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips. You can also use dark chocolate chips instead.
- Some extras - raisins, dried cranberries, or goji berries add a bit of sweetness and chewy texture.
- Different nuts - swap the pecans for peanuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, you name it.
- No chia seeds? No problem! You can choose to use flax seeds or hemp hearts in their place.
How to Make Peanut Butter Granola
Step 1: In a large bowl, add the oats and pecans. Mix to combine and set that aside.
Step 2: In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together and melt the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt for 3-4 minutes until warm (not hot) and smooth. Stir continuously.
Step 3: Remove it from the heat and pour it over the oats mixture that’s waiting in the mixing bowl. Stir until all the oats and nuts are coated.
Step 4: Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it out so that it is in a single layer across the pan.
Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 325 oven, stirring halfway. Then, remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the coconut flakes on top. Bake again for another 5 minutes just until the flakes are golden.
Step 6: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the granola peanut butter deliciousness to cool to room temperature. Then, mix in the chocolate chips and chia seeds. If you add the chocolate chips while the granola is still warm, they’ll melt.
Step 7: Break apart the granola into small pieces or larger clumps, it’s up to you! Enjoy it served overtop some unsweetened coconut yogurt and fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Peanut butter granola is meant to be crunchy! A great way to tell if your granola is done is that it cools and dries quickly at room temperature. If it’s still a bit soft when you think it shouldn’t be, go ahead and bake it a little longer.
- Store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It’ll stay fresh for up to 1 month!
- I enjoy using French sea salt because it doesn’t contain any additives, it’s all-natural, and isn’t overly “salty”. You don’t have to use this exact kind, but just be careful with the salt you are using. Use it sparingly!
FAQs
I use natural peanut butter. This choice is an obvious one for me, to keep it as healthy as possible without any additives, preservatives, or extra sugar. However, it’s also because it is runnier and mixes easily!
Sure you can. Keep it stored in a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer until you’re ready to use it. Once thawed, you may notice the texture is a bit softer than it once was. To crisp it back up again, put it in the oven to bake on low.
It is if you’re using certified gluten-free oats! Generally, old-fashioned rolled oats are gluten-free, however without the certification, there may be some cross-contamination with other products made by the same company.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- ⅓ cup peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1 teaspoon sea salt I like to use French sea salt, if using table salt use less like ½ teaspoon
- ⅓ cup coconut flakes
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F, line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl add oats and pecans, mix and set aside.
- In a sauce pan stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Place on a stove over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until heated thru (the mixture should be WARM not HOT). Stirring continuously until smooth.
- After, remove from the heat and pour it into the oats mixture, stir until everything is combined.
- Using a spatula spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stir and bake for 10-15 more minutes.
- Sprinkle coconut flakes over the granola, mix and bake for 5 more minutes, or until golden color.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Mix in chocolate chips and chia seeds. Serve with unsweetened coconut yogurt and fruits. Enjoy!
Notes
- Some extras - raisins, dried cranberries, or goji berries add a bit of sweetness and chewy texture.
- Different nuts - swap the pecans for peanuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, you name it.
- No chia seeds? No problem! You can choose to use flax seeds or hemp hearts in their place.
Mina
Amazing!! Thank you for the recepie
Munchkin Time
You are welcome, Mina!