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    Peanut Butter Granola

    Published: Mar 29, 2021 » Modified: May 8, 2025 by Haley » This post may contain affiliate links

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    This homemade peanut butter granola is absolutely delicious and so easy to make, perfect to have on hand for weeks to come. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and honey, plus plenty of peanut butter and crunchy peanuts – it's completely irresistible.

    KEY INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS:

    • Old Fashioned Oats: Old fashioned oats are best for homemade granola because they're a bit sturdier and have a great texture when baked. Don't use instant oats - they can't hold up to it!
    • Natural Smooth Peanut Butter: Natural nut butter is more liquidy which is ideal here. You can substitute for any natural nut butter you love. This is my favorite natural peanut butter.
    • Pure Maple Syrup & Honey: To sweeten it up. You can use one or the other, I prefer a combination of both.
    • Cinnamon: I never make granola without it.
    • Vanilla: Similar to cinnamon, a must.
    • Peanuts: These add a great crunch. You could also use almonds or pecans.
    • Salt: Always to balance out the flavors.

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU'LL NEED:

    • Large bowl
    • Mixing spoon
    • Measuring bowls/cups
    • Parchment paper
    • Large baking sheet
    • Large sealed jar to store the baked granola in
    ingredients
    Oats and peanut butter mixture
    Granola mixture in bowl

    HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA:

    In just three easy steps you can have a crunchy homemade peanut butter granola stash all week.

    1. Make the peanut butter mixture. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, and vanilla. If it's a little stiff, heat it up in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
    2. Add the oats. To the peanut butter mixture, add the cinnamon, oats, and peanuts. Stir to combine.
    3. Bake. On a parchment-lined baking sheet spread out the oat mixture in an even layer. Bake at 325℉ for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool on the sheet for at least 15 minutes, then break it apart.

    HOW TO MAKE SURE HOMEMADE GRANOLA GETS CRUNCHY:

    The trick of the trade for crunchy granola:

    • Bake it at a low temperature
    • Bake it in a thin layer
    • Let it cool completely on the tray before you break it apart
    • Especially make sure it's at room temp before you put it in any kind of storage

    HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA AND HOW LONG IT LASTS:

    To keep homemade granola crunchy, make sure it cools fully before putting it in any kind of storage container – this will help it keep as crunchy as possible.

    To store the homemade granola, a jar with a tight-fitting lid is best (such as a mason jar), but any air-tight container will do. It will stay good for up to two weeks at room temp or in the fridge.

    Peanut butter granola poured on baking sheet
    Just finished baking
    Peanut butter granola broken on baking sheet

    WHAT TO SERVE GRANOLA WITH:

    • A bowl of yogurt (with or without fruit)
    • A smoothie
    • In a bowl with milk of your choosing (with or without fruit)
    • Over some ice cream
    • Or eat it straight!

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    Peanut butter granola in a bowl with yogurt and strawberries

    Peanut Butter Granola

    This homemade peanut butter granola is absolutely delicious and so easy to make, perfect to have on hand for weeks to come. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and honey, plus plenty of peanut butter and crunchy peanuts – it's completely irresistible.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups old fashioned oats
    • ½ cup natural smooth peanut butter
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup peanuts roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 325℉.
    • In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, and vanilla. If it's a little stiff, heat it up in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
    • To the peanut butter mixture, add the cinnamon, oats, and chopped peanuts. Stir to combine.
    • On a parchment-lined baking sheet spread out the oat mixture in a thin even layer.
    • Bake at 325℉ for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. 
    • Allow to cool on the sheet for at least 15 minutes, then break it apart. 

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Granola
    Author: Haley

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    Comments

    1. Laiba says

      April 11, 2021 at 3:15 am

      I've run out of maple syrup and can't find it in the market as well. Is it okay to use honey instead of maple syrup?

      Reply
      • Haley says

        April 11, 2021 at 5:36 am

        Yes absolutely!

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    2. Cathy says

      August 05, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      I was wondering if you can use peanut butter powder instead and how much would I use.

      Reply
      • Haley says

        August 05, 2021 at 5:35 pm

        Hi Cathy, I’m truthfully not sure! I haven’t tried it with PB powder, and since the PB provides some liquid to help it all stick together and get golden brown, I’m not so sure it would work with powder. You could use any other nut butter though!

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