Posted Feb 17, 2019, Updated May 13, 2024 This Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe is a tried and true family favorite in our house! We love enjoying it over yogurt, overnight oats, smoothie bowls, or in milk! This peanut butter granola recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined-sugar free – a nutritious alternative to sugar-laden, store-bought varieties. But it’s still irresistibly delicious – with a rich peanut butter flavor and big chunks! It’s a delicious, make-ahed granola perfect for breakfast on the go.
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 which we prefer. Honey: Maple syrup is a great substitute. Peanut Butter: Any nut or seed butter can be used in place of peanut butter. If you use a firmer variety of peanut butter, just be sure to melt it completely with the honey before adding the rest of the wet ingredients.
How to Make Peanut Butter Granola
Let’s discuss how to make peanut butter granola, and don’t forget to watch the video. Begin by melting together the honey and peanut butter over very low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Next, add the vanilla and stir then add the dry ingredients & stir to combine.
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! When the peanut butter granola is finished baking, it will look slightly golden-brown. 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. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely, then break it into chunks and serve or store.
Store/Freeze
Store this peanut butter granola in an airtight container or glass jar with a lid at room temperature for up to 2 to 4 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
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