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My favorite homemade peanut butter granola recipe! It’s quick and easy to make, it’s naturally sweetened with honey, and it’s ridiculously, irresistibly, completely delicious. Feel free to add in chocolate chips if you’d like!
Ever since our wedding day, this handsome husband of mine has been waking up a few minutes early each morning to brew us up a steaming pot of coffee, which he then brings back to bed in warm mugs for a little morning “coffee date”.
And it’s just about the best thing ever. ♡
Truly. As someone who has never been a natural morning person, rolling out of bed in the morning has always taken an unreasonable amount of effort. Especially during those many years that I was single, and had to battle it out with that damn snooze button alone. And more often than not, ended up rolling into my old coffee shop next door with a messy top knot (let’s be real, total bed-head-in-a-bun) considerably later than planned, already feeling behind for the day. Bah. Not the best way to begin a day.
BUT. Fast forward to today, nearly nine months now into this marriage thing. And I now look forward to waking up to our cozy morning coffee dates literally every single morning. And amazingly, no longer find myself harboring ill will toward my alarm clock every single morning. And best of all, find myself starting the day feeling so dang lucky and thankful for this sweet barista of mine every single morning. As it turns out, those two feels — lucky and thankful — make for a pretty lovely way to begin the day, I’ve realized. All thanks to some simple cups of coffee. Love ’em.
That said, after our morning coffee dates, I’ve learned by now that this husband of mine tends to reach for granola 9 times out of 10 each day for breakfast when it’s available. So I’ve been trying to repay the coffee favor by getting in the habit of making us a big batch of homemade granola once a week to keep our pantry stocked. Most of the time, I stick to our favorite classic healthy granola recipe. But lately, we’ve been on a peanut butter granola kick (with lots of chocolate chips, per B’s request). And after some tweaking, I think that I’ve finally ironed out the perfect peanut butter granola recipe to share with you guys.
It’s easy to make, naturally sweetened with a hint of honey, easy to adapt with your favorite add-ins (nuts, coconut, chocolate chips…you pick!), and downright irresistible. Let’s make some!
So when it comes to granola, I’ve always been all about a mix of flavors and textures. So in addition to the old-fashioned oats, I went with a mix of nuts (I went with peanuts), flaky coconut and chocolate chips (both added at the end). But feel free to nix any of those and swap in your faves if prefer.
The part we can all agree on is that yummy peanut butter sauce that gets mixed into everything. It’s made with lots of natural peanut butter (the kind with zero added ingredients), honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil (for crunch), vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. And it’s guaranteed to kick your granola up a major notch. Just mix everything together…
…then bake until lightly golden and crispy, adding in the coconut flakes at the very end, so that they do not burn. (Also note that the granola will get more dry and crispy as it cools.)
Then let the granola cool until it reaches room temperature, and add in some chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bars) if you would like…
…stir…
…and serve!
The former peanut-butter-banana-sandwich-loving kid in me (anyone else? ?) loves mine best with half a banana sliced on top. But you do you. Really, I don’t think there’s any way to go wrong here. ;)
Then store the rest in a sealed container, and your granola should be good to go for at least a month or so. Perfect for breakfasts, snacks, or healthy meals in a snap. And of course, extra delicious after a cup of homemade coffee. :)
My favorite homemade peanut butter granola recipe! It’s quick and easy to make, it’s naturally sweetened with honey, and it’s ridiculously, irresistibly, completely delicious. Feel free to customize with any add-ins that you prefer.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups old-fashioned oats
2/3 cup nuts (such as peanuts, sliced almonds, chopped pecans, or a mix)
1/3 cupnatural smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon sea salt*
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
optional: 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
optional: 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Heat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine oats and nuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Heat briefly in the microwave (for 20-30 seconds) or in a small saucepan (over medium heat for 3-4 minutes) until warm, but not bubbly. Stir again until smooth.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats mixture, and stir until evenly combined.
Spread the granola out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, and keeping an eye on the granola to ensure that it doesn’t burn. Remove pan from the oven, sprinkle the coconut on top, and give the mixture a good stir. Bake for 4-5 more minutes, or until the granola is lightly toasted and golden.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire baking rack. Let the granola cool until it reaches room temperature. Then stir in the chocolate chips (if using), and any other optional add-ins you might prefer.
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Notes
*I like to also sprinkle on a bit of flaky sea salt (like this) at the end.
Gluten-Free: If making this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats and ingredients.
If I wanted bigger clumps in my granola, how would I accomplish this?
Lauren Smith —
Elise, You can get a solid piece that you can break into pieces if you do NOT stir this during the baking stage. I press it down in the pan, applying pressure, so that it is solid and compact. After baking and cooling, presto, you have larger chunks that can be picked up and eaten as a snack. I LOVE this recipe, and enjoy it with peanut or almond butter.
Looks great – it should be ok to use natural crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth shouldn’t it? Then just add in some almonds and choc chips…sounds good…
Your morning ritual with Barclay is so sweet! I love hearing about your relationship with him you two are so adorable and what you have is so genuine. I am so happy for you Ali! This granola sounds amazing…I can’t wait to make it.
This granola is awesome. I added pecans and almonds, but skipped the chocolate chips. I also stirred some flaxseed meal into the “sauce” and threw in some chia seeds…because why not! The peanut butter flavor is just right. This stuff is super good on it’s own but it will for sure be used in a yogurt/strawberry parfait in the near future. :)
A batch is in the oven right now… can’t wait to try it for breakfast tomorrow morning! I’m in a weird peanut butter phase at the moment and have this craaazy PB craving every day. This granola will help be to get my fix for the next few days! ;-) Thanks for this great recipe!
It is truly amazing. I usually prepare super healthy (boring) granola but I think I am forever lost now that I made this one! Spectacular. Thank you (or not) for this recipe.
I’m trying to avoid coconut oil due to high saturated fats. Do you recommend another healthy oil alternative? I was thinking canola oil?
Kara —
Did you per chance try this with a different kind of oil? I want to try this out because it looks so good but I’m trying to stay away from coconut oil too.
Thank you!
Mary —
Hey Jenna! Obvi i’m not Ali but i usually sub extra peanut butter for the coconut oil and it still turns out beautifully. Hope this is helpful!
Thank you SO much for sharing this recipe ! I have never tried to make my own, but your instructions made this worth the try !! It is delicious – I absolutely love PB and now I can enjoy this with yogurt or just by the handful to snack ! Any idea on the calorie per serving ? I did not see anything posted along with this keeper recipe .
Very nice – perfect for a snack. I added raisins, cranberries, dried banana chips and coconut – may favourite things to have with peanut butter. Will make again.
Oh man SOOOOOO GOOOD!!!!! For my very first venture into homemade granola I was thrilled with how delicious this turned out! I used powered PB, and skipped the coconut and chocolate (none on hand). My sisters used to make some kind of chewy granola sweetened with figs? and I wasn’t fond of it, but this recipe is the total opposite of that. It’s the perfect amount of sweet (without sugar YAY), the peanut butter isn’t too rich, and I pressed it down and didn’t stir much to get bigger clumps like someone suggested. I even burned it just a tad from trying to get it super crispy for my husband and it STILL turned out amazing! We like it better than store bought! A TOTAL keeper!!!
Hi there!
Love this peanut butter granola. Wondering how much I can have in a day because I could eat a lot of it lol. I noticed it said 4 cups. Is that the serving size? Do you have calorie info or nutritional info!
Thanks
Nancy
Made this granola the other night subbing maple syrup for the honey, pecans for the peanuts and without adding the optional coconut cos I didn’t have it. It. Is. So. Good! I made it because I kept forgetting to eat breakfast and constantly found myself running out of energy in the mornings. Having a bowl of deliciousness to look forward to has certainly given me more motivation to get up. Only downside is it can taste a bit too salty in the occasional bite as my sea salt didn’t spread through as evenly as I would have liked it to.
I have a standing date to make a double batch of this granola 1x per week. My family can’t get enough of it! They love to top their yogurts with this granola and then finish off with a little drizzle of homemade blackberry syrup on top! Big hit in our household.
I love your recipes. I just made this the other day and it’s absolutely delicious! I added in the coconut prematurely and it was fine. I did add more to the top for the last 4-5 min. Also added assorted dried fruits and pumpkin seeds. Yum. Thanks for posting this wonderful recipe.
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Looks amazing. If you were going to add dried fruits like raisins or cherries, would you do it after baking the granola?
Yep, that would be the perfect time! :)
Yummy!! My husband will love this. I’m trying to get him to eat healthier. It’s hard…lol! Thanks for the inspiration!
If I wanted bigger clumps in my granola, how would I accomplish this?
Elise, You can get a solid piece that you can break into pieces if you do NOT stir this during the baking stage. I press it down in the pan, applying pressure, so that it is solid and compact. After baking and cooling, presto, you have larger chunks that can be picked up and eaten as a snack. I LOVE this recipe, and enjoy it with peanut or almond butter.
Looks great – it should be ok to use natural crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth shouldn’t it? Then just add in some almonds and choc chips…sounds good…
Sure thing! :)
My favorite homemade peanut butter granola recipe, too! It’s quick and easy to make. Thanks for recipe! :))
Congratulations on your new digs and thank you for sharing this lovely recipe!
Your morning ritual with Barclay is so sweet! I love hearing about your relationship with him you two are so adorable and what you have is so genuine. I am so happy for you Ali! This granola sounds amazing…I can’t wait to make it.
This granola is awesome. I added pecans and almonds, but skipped the chocolate chips. I also stirred some flaxseed meal into the “sauce” and threw in some chia seeds…because why not! The peanut butter flavor is just right. This stuff is super good on it’s own but it will for sure be used in a yogurt/strawberry parfait in the near future. :)
A batch is in the oven right now… can’t wait to try it for breakfast tomorrow morning! I’m in a weird peanut butter phase at the moment and have this craaazy PB craving every day. This granola will help be to get my fix for the next few days! ;-) Thanks for this great recipe!
Just pulled this out of the oven and my husband can’t stop eating it. Thanks for another winner!
It is truly amazing. I usually prepare super healthy (boring) granola but I think I am forever lost now that I made this one! Spectacular. Thank you (or not) for this recipe.
I’m trying to avoid coconut oil due to high saturated fats. Do you recommend another healthy oil alternative? I was thinking canola oil?
Did you per chance try this with a different kind of oil? I want to try this out because it looks so good but I’m trying to stay away from coconut oil too.
Thank you!
Hey Jenna! Obvi i’m not Ali but i usually sub extra peanut butter for the coconut oil and it still turns out beautifully. Hope this is helpful!
I love peanuts! Will this also work with walnuts?
Yummy! looks very tasty. I am definitely try at home. I love your pic of this recipe .
Just made this for my sister and I, we LOVE it!!! Great recipe!!!:)
This sound perfect. Hopefully I try this and when I do I’ll throw in some dried cherries for a pb&j vibe. Thank-you for this recipe.
Hey Ali ! Thanks for those incredible ideas, i really impressed by your yummy recipes. thanks again !
I forgot to ask what can be used in place of coconut oil? Can butter or canola oil work?
It’s my favourite recipe of Granola !
Thank you SO much for sharing this recipe ! I have never tried to make my own, but your instructions made this worth the try !! It is delicious – I absolutely love PB and now I can enjoy this with yogurt or just by the handful to snack ! Any idea on the calorie per serving ? I did not see anything posted along with this keeper recipe .
Blessings,
Julie
Very nice – perfect for a snack. I added raisins, cranberries, dried banana chips and coconut – may favourite things to have with peanut butter. Will make again.
Oh man SOOOOOO GOOOD!!!!! For my very first venture into homemade granola I was thrilled with how delicious this turned out! I used powered PB, and skipped the coconut and chocolate (none on hand). My sisters used to make some kind of chewy granola sweetened with figs? and I wasn’t fond of it, but this recipe is the total opposite of that. It’s the perfect amount of sweet (without sugar YAY), the peanut butter isn’t too rich, and I pressed it down and didn’t stir much to get bigger clumps like someone suggested. I even burned it just a tad from trying to get it super crispy for my husband and it STILL turned out amazing! We like it better than store bought! A TOTAL keeper!!!
Could the be made into bars, if so, how?
Excellent recipe! Thank you ?
Can you replace the peanut butter with Tahini ?
Hi there!
Love this peanut butter granola. Wondering how much I can have in a day because I could eat a lot of it lol. I noticed it said 4 cups. Is that the serving size? Do you have calorie info or nutritional info!
Thanks
Nancy
Delicious and easy recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Made this granola the other night subbing maple syrup for the honey, pecans for the peanuts and without adding the optional coconut cos I didn’t have it. It. Is. So. Good! I made it because I kept forgetting to eat breakfast and constantly found myself running out of energy in the mornings. Having a bowl of deliciousness to look forward to has certainly given me more motivation to get up. Only downside is it can taste a bit too salty in the occasional bite as my sea salt didn’t spread through as evenly as I would have liked it to.
I have a standing date to make a double batch of this granola 1x per week. My family can’t get enough of it! They love to top their yogurts with this granola and then finish off with a little drizzle of homemade blackberry syrup on top! Big hit in our household.
I love your recipes. I just made this the other day and it’s absolutely delicious! I added in the coconut prematurely and it was fine. I did add more to the top for the last 4-5 min. Also added assorted dried fruits and pumpkin seeds. Yum. Thanks for posting this wonderful recipe.