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    Healthy Peanut Butter Granola

    Published: Feb 17, 2019 · Modified: Sep 26, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe is a delicious make-ahead breakfast made with only 6 ingredients in 30 minutes! Plus it's gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, oil free and vegan-friendly.

    overhead view of a bowl of yogurt topped with berries and a lot of Peanut Butter Granola

    This Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe is a tried and true family favorite in our house! We love enjoying it over yogurt or with a splash of almond milk!

    This vegan granola recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined-sugar free! Perfect for any and all eaters in your life! It's beloved by everyone who lives in my humble abode, it's a great make-ahead breakfast for those of us who like to make the mornings as easy as possibly {i.e. sleep as long as we can}!

    Overhead view of a pan of vegan healthy peanut butter granola with a spoon in it with a scoop of granola on the spoon.

    Healthy Peanut Butter Granola: Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Oats: I have had great success with both quick-cooking and old-fashioned oats in this recipe! Using the quick-cooking variety produces a chunkier granola (it's what I used in the batch pictured).
    • Honey: You can easily substitute maple syrup for a vegan option!
    • Peanut Butter: Any nut or seed butter can be used in place of peanut butter. If you use a firmer variety of peanut butter {not a runny, natural kind}, just be sure to melt it completely with the honey before adding the rest of the wet ingredients.

    And that's really it! There's nothing much to this deliciously healthy peanut butter granola! Serve on top of yogurt, drenched in almond milk, or snack on it pain! There's no wrong way to enjoy this healthy breakfast!

    front view of a bowl of hands holding a bowl of Peanut Butter Granola taking a scoop!

    How to make Peanut Butter Granola

    It is very easy to make this peanut butter granola recipe. Let's discuss the process.

    Begin by melting together the honey and peanut butter over very low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

    two overhead photos showing how to make peanut butter granola

    Next add the vanilla and stir then add the dry ingredients & stir to combine.

    two overhead photos showing how to make peanut butter granola

    Bake

    Transfer the peanut butter granola mixture to a greased baking sheet and press it onto the pan and bake.

    See! It's such an easy granola recipe! The only note I have is that if you get to the final stage (before transferring the granola from the saucepan to the baking sheet), and the granola looks crumbly and not wet, add more peanut butter or honey until you reach the consistency pictured below. This is key in achieving clumps!

    two overhead photos showing how to make peanut butter granola

    How to know when the granola is done baking: 

    The granola will look slightly golden-brown once it is done baking.

    Tip: In order to be extra sure the granola is done, remove a piece or two from the pan and let it cool on the countertop. If it hardens relatively quickly (in 1-2 minutes) then it's done. If not, continue baking until it is crunchy at room temperature.

    overhead photo showing how to make peanut butter granola

    Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely, then break it into chunks and serve or store.

    overhead photo showing how to make peanut butter granola

    Store/freeze

    Store this granola in an airtight container or glass jar with a lid at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    front view of a glass jar filled with peanut butter granola

    Serving suggestions

    Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy this peanut butter granola.

    1. On top of yogurt. I recommend eating this served on top of your favorite yogurt with fresh berries! It adds the perfect crunch!
    2. In a bowl with your choice of milk! You can also serve this homemade granola as a cold cereal! Simply use your favorite dairy-free or regular milk and enjoy!
    3. As a snack! Sometimes we like to pack individual containers of this healthy peanut butter granola when we go hiking or to the park as a delicious snack!
    Up close overhead view of peanut butter granola in a bowl of yogurt and berries

    Recipe FAQs

    Here are a few commonly asked questions I receive about this peanut butter granola recipe!

    How do you make homemade granola crunchy? 

    Here are a few tips and tricks for ensuring that your peanut butter granola is crunchy (and stays crunchy)...
    Bake at a low temperature. This peanut butter granola bakes at 325 degrees F, which a lower temperature than I usually bake most recipes. The low, slow baking process ensures that the granola will dry out sufficiently to stay nice and crunchy.
    Use enough wet ingredients. The clumps are what make this peanut butter granola so amazing. Making sure the mixture is sufficiently wet before baking is very important.
    How you bake the homemade granola is key. This peanut butter granola needs to be baked in one sheet pressed to the bottom of the pan to achieve maximum crunchiness. The reason for this is that it creates clumps, which are very important to crunchy granola!

    How do you store homemade granola?

    I recommend storing this peanut butter granola in an airtight, glass container at room temperature.

    How long does homemade granola last? 

    This homemade peanut butter granola lasts 3-4 weeks when stored at room temperature in an airtight, glass container (assuming it has been baked to be crunchy and not soft).

    Can you refrigerate granola?

    I recommend not storing this homemade granola recipe in the refrigerator! It's best when stored in an airtight container at room temperature!

    Is eating granola for breakfast healthy? 

    It absolutely is healthy! Just check out the nutrition facts in the recipe! One serving of this granola contains plenty of protein, fiber and other nutrients!
    It also keeps you full for a long time, which helps get you through a mid-morning slump!

    How do you re-crisp this homemade granola?

    If you do under bake this healthy peanut butter granola and it becomes soft the next day, no need to worry.
    Simply pop it back into the oven for a few minutes to re-crisp it! Just be SUPER careful not to forget you put it back in the oven...I may have done this on more than one occasion. Whoopsies.

    front view of a bowl of yogurt topped with berries and homemade peanut butter granola

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    Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe

    Laura
    This Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe is a delicious make-ahead breakfast made with only 6 ingredients in 30 minutes! Plus it's gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, oil free and vegan-friendly.
    4.95 from 77 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 Cups Granola
    Calories 161 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula
    • glass batter bowl
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups old-fashioned or quick cooking oats*
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • 6 TBS natural peanut butter
    • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
    • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a large cookie sheet and set aside.
    • In a small bowl, mix together oats, salt and cinnamon. Set aside
    • In a microwave safe dish or on the stovetop, melt the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) together until smooth.
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
    • Stir in dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
    • Spread mixture on prepared cookie sheet.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until granola is lightly browned, stirring the granola once gently half way through. (A great way to test for doneness is to remove a small portion of the granola from the pan and set it on the counter. If it hardens as it cools the rest of the granola is done)!
    • Remove from oven and let sit until cooled.
    • Once cooled, break apart and eat!

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    Notes

    *Nutritional information is calculated based on a serving size of ¼ cup!

    Store/freeze

    Store this granola in an airtight container or glass jar with a lid at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Oats: I have had great success with both quick-cooking and old-fashioned oats in this recipe! Using the quick-cooking variety produces a chunkier granola (it's what I used in the batch pictured).
    • Honey: You can easily substitute maple syrup for a vegan option!
    • Peanut Butter: Any nut or seed butter can be used in place of peanut butter. If you use a firmer variety of peanut butter {not a runny, natural kind}, just be sure to melt it completely with the honey before adding the rest of the wet ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 22.8gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSodium: 81mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12.4gIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    overhead view of peanut butter granola in a bowl with berries and coconut

    A great make-ahead breakfast!

    Yes it's true. I am not a "hot breakfast every day" mom. We eat lots of muffins, smoothies, breakfast bars, baked oatmeal, and yogurt with granola.....all of which have been made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.  Oh and I can't forget...we even eat....cereal {gasp}... 😉

    I like to make breakfast as easy and desirable as possible for my kids. They almost always get to choose their breakfast in the mornings.

    This is why I think it's important to have a bunch of nutritious options, like this Healthy Peanut Butter Granola, on hand and ready to be chosen by hungry little tummies.

    More healthy breakfast recipes (with peanut butter)

    • These healthy breakfast bars are my all-time favorite recipe. 
    • Start your day with aChocolate Peanut Butter Green Smoothie is so good, it's like drinking a peanut butter cup (but it's full of healthy ingredients) 
    • Who doesn't love Blender Peanut Butter Banana Waffles that are healthy?! 
    • These peanut butter overnight oats are so yummy, and they're a great meal prep recipe!
    • Chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal tastes like dessert but it's healthy enough for breakfast!
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bran is quick, easy, delicious and healthy! 

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    Comments

    1. Nae

      September 29, 2022 at 7:52 am

      Can i use Chucky peanut butter?

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      • Laura

        September 29, 2022 at 2:43 pm

        Yes you can.

        Reply
    2. Donna

      July 15, 2022 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome! I love granola with my homemade yogurt in the morning and this hits the spot. Peanut butter? YUM! I did add 1/2cup chocolate chips after the granola cooled and OMG! Peanut butter and chocolate in my yogurt? Double yum!!! This will be my go to granola from now on. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. CC

      March 23, 2022 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe. i used 1 c oats and used 1 cup mix of almonds, chia, and oats. i always use maple syrup with natural, unsweetened peanut butter. i cooks up perfectly for adding over greek yogurt with berries. i may try and lower the sugar content next time as other reviewers suggested but it's so good as is.

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