Peanut Butter Granola Recipe made with peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil for sweet, crunchy clusters. Toss in chocolate chips or shredded coconut for extra fun!
Author’s Notes
The Secret That Takes This Peanut Butter Granola Recipe to the Next Level
I’m obsessed with granola! Like I shared on my chocolate granola recipe, my dad and I can seriously do some damage to a batch.
It is satisfying to surprising him with a bag of from-scratch granola and switching up the flavors for him (and for us!). Since we both love anything chocolate + peanut butter, I knew I had to make a peanut butter version just for him.
I played around with the ratios until it was just right—and he went wild for it. He even said it might be his favorite one yet!
And if you haven’t tried my secret for the best granola ever: freeze it! I toss the whole batch in a big freezer bag and eat it cold, straight from the bag like candy. It’s amazing tossed in yogurt, over fruit, or even in a bowl with milk. No thawing needed! Promise me you’ll try it this way?!
Peanut Butter Granola Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Try This Instead |
|---|---|
| Old-fashioned oats | Stick with these; quick or steel-cut oats won’t work the same. |
| Creamy peanut butter | Use a good roasted almond butter (make sure you like the flavor on its own!). |
| Honey | Swap with pure maple syrup for a vegan version. |
| Coconut oil | Melted butter works too. |
| Cinnamon & vanilla | Try pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for a fun flavor. |
| skippable add-ins | Unsweetened coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or banana chips. |
Quick Tip
For straightforward measuring, spray your measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray before adding the honey. It’ll slide right out with no mess.
chelseas’s recipe tip
How I Use This Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
- Yogurt parfait: Vanilla yogurt, berries or banana, granola on top.
- Shake crunch: Sprinkle over a peanut-butter protein shake or banana smoothie.
- Trail mix: Combine with roasted peanuts and raisins for hikes.
- Cereal bowl: Drown it in cold milk…childhood joy unlocked!
- Freezer candy: Stash a bag in the freezer and snack it straight-up. Life-changing!
- On apple slices: Dip an apple in peanut butter and then dip it in this granola.
- In an açaí bowl: Spoon some granola right on top.
Quick Tip
Give the granola time to harden. The granola will still seem soft after baking, because it needs a few hours to firm up. Don’t cover or package the granola until it completely cools and hardens
Storage
Keeping Granola Crunchy
- Room temp: Airtight container for 3–4 weeks. Keep out of sunlight.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months. Eat straight from the freezer—no thawing needed.
- Don’t refrigerate: It softens the granola.
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Yogurt BarkPeanut Butter Granola Recipe Tips
- Spread evenly: Keep the granola in a flat, even layer with little overlap so it crisps well.
- Stir during baking: Stir every 7 minutes to help everything bake evenly and get crisp.
- Let it cool: It firms up as it cools; don’t worry if it’s soft at first.
- Chocolate your way: Add chocolate chips after it cools completely to keep them intact, or add while warm if you want melty granola clusters.
