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If you love peanut butter then this Peanut Butter Granola recipe will be your new favourite! It’s is loaded with 6 grams of protein per serving tastes better than store bought! Enjoy it as a healthy breakfast, snack or topper.
Granola recipes are always a hit on my the Choosing Chia Instagram, and this Healthy Peanut Butter Granola is one of those viral favourites everyone keeps coming back to. It’s crunchy, nutty, and lightly sweetened, making it the perfect pantry staple you’ll want to sprinkle on everything.
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Granola is one of those things that I love having stashed in my pantry. It’s great to add as a topping on Yogurt and Fruit Parfaits, Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, a Berry Protein Smoothie or to just grab a handful when you need a sweet snack.
This peanut butter granola recipe is made with just six simple ingredients and is healthier (and much more affordable) than most store-bought versions. It’s high in protein and fibre, naturally sweetened, and easy to customize with your favourite add-ins. You can also use this recipe as a base to make some homemade Frozen Yogurt Granola Cups.
Recipe Highlights
- Reader favourite: My granola recipes always take off on Instagram, and this peanut butter version is no exception. It’s a community favourite for a reason!
- Wholesome ingredients: Made with just six pantry staples like oats, peanut butter, and honey, no refined sugars or preservatives.
- Granola clusters: Bakes into perfectly golden, crunchy clusters with that irresistible peanut buttery flavour.
- Customizable: Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes to make it your own.
- Perfect for meal prep: Stays fresh for weeks, making it ideal for topping smoothies, yogurt bowls, or enjoying straight from the jar.
Key Ingredients
- Oats: oats make up the base of the granola. Large flake oats (also called rolled oats) work best for a granola to give it a nutty and full-bodied texture. You can also use quick oats, but the texture won’t be as good.
- Peanut butter: I use natural peanut butter, but any type of peanut butter you like will work. (creamy, chunky, natural…etc.) If you love peanut butter also try these Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars.
- Maple syrup: this is used to sweeten and bind the granola. You can also use honey if you prefer or agave syrup.
How To Make This Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
Step 1: Mix the oats, peanuts and chia seeds together in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract together.
Step 3: Add the peanut butter mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients.
Step 4: Mix together until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Spread the granola onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 6: Bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
Granola is one of those versatile staples that you can enjoy in so many ways. Here are some of my favourite ways to serve it:
- Yogurt or chia pudding: Sprinkle it on a bowl of Greek yogurt or on some protein chia pudding for balanced breakfast.
- Milk: Enjoy it as cereal with your favourite milk or dairy-free option like homemade almond milk.
- Smoothies: Add crunch to smoothies or smoothie bowls like my Berry Protein Smoothie or Strawberry Smoothie Bowl.
- Snack: Grab a handful straight from the jar for an easy, satisfying bite.
How To Store
Let the granola cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store it at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Jess’s Tips
- Adjust the sweetness: If you like a sweeter granola, increase the maple syrup from ¼ cup to ⅓ cup. I prefer mine just lightly sweetened, but it’s easy to adjust to your taste!
- Use natural peanut butter: A runnier, natural-style peanut butter mixes more easily and coats the oats evenly, but any kind will work.
- Watch for browning: If the edges start to brown too quickly, remove the tray halfway through baking, give the granola a gentle stir, and return it to the oven.
- Press for clusters: After spreading the granola on your baking sheet, use a spatula to press it down firmly into an even layer. This helps it form those big, crunchy clusters once baked!
- Let it cool completely: Resist the urge to stir right away! Let the granola cool fully on the tray before breaking it apart. This helps it crisp up and form clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your granola may need more baking time or cooling time. Make sure to let it cool completely on the tray before breaking it apart which help it crisps up.
It’s best not to freeze granola, as freezing can make it lose its crisp texture once thawed. For the freshest crunch, store it at room temperature in an airtight container instead!
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Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: breakfast
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This peanut butter granola has 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fibre per serving for a delicious and healthy breakfast, snack or topper!
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (I use gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, peanuts, and chia seeds together.
- In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract together.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. (it’s easiest to mix with your hands!)
- Pour the granola onto the baking sheet and spread it evenly. Press down with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, gently mixing the granola halfway through.
- Let cool completely then break into clusters.
Notes
- Press the granola firmly into the pan before baking for big clusters.
- Use runny peanut butter for easier mixing.
- If your peanut butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt.
- Increase maple syrup to ⅓ cup if you prefer sweeter granola.
- Let it cool completely before breaking apart so it crisps up nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Another hit! I really wanted to make my own granola because the in store ones are too high in sugars and have so many added stabilizers. Jessica’s blog was the first website I thought to go to because she crafts the best healthy recipes. This is an excellent granola recipe, perfect every time. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Melissa! So happy you loved this one and thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
This granola was a hit! Crunchy, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. It made my morning yogurt so much better. Easy to make and stores well for the week.
Peanut butter is literally the most ADDICTIVE thing in the world. And granola was a binge food for me! Combining them together sounds dangerously amazing!