Homemade peanut butter granola is an easy recipe, quick to make and keeps well in the pantry!

This crunchy, baked granola is a great peanut buttery twist on our favorite homemade granola and it’s so easy to make.

Peanut Butter Granola in in a cup

A Great Grab and Go Snack!

  • Got peanut butter? Got oats? Got kids? This super fun recipe starts with the basics and it’s a great way to teach kids early cooking skills!
  • Make a batch of granola to enjoy for breakfast or snacks all week long!
  • Homemade is quick and easy to make.
  • This has fewer ingredients and preservatives than store-bought granola.
  • We love that this can be switched up with nuts, coconut, dried fruits, or even chocolate chips.

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Ingredients in Peanut Butter Granola?

THE BASICS: Oats, peanut butter, peanuts, and some coconut oil are what keeps the granola together!

Try other nut or seed butters. Agave can be swapped for maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit syrup.

Old-fashioned oats are less processed than instant oats and will produce crunchier granola while instant oats make for a chewier bar.

MIX-INS: As long as the ratio of peanut butter to coconut oil and agave is relative to the mix-ins to hold everything together, add mini-chocolate chips, chunks of dark chocolate, or chopped dried fruit like bananas, cherries, cranberries, or raisins.

How to Make Peanut Butter Granola

Simple recipes like this one have a few basic steps that aren’t at all complicated.

  1. Microwave everything except the nuts & oats (per recipe below).
  2. Stir this into the oats and mix ins.
  3. Bake until golden brown on top.

Let cool completely before breaking into large pieces or crumbling.

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How to Eat

Peanut butter granola can go on or in nearly anything!

  • Try it as a topping on 3 Ingredient No-Churn Ice Cream to add some nutrition to a dessert that’s full of summer fun!
  • Use this recipe as the baseline for these Easy No-Bake Energy Balls.
  • Or use peanut butter granola as a tasty streusel topping for these Banana Muffins.
  • Sprinkle on top of Overnight Oats to add some extra crunch and flavor or even plain yogurt.
  • And don’t forget to pour some milk over a cup of peanut butter granola for a yummy breakfast!

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How to Store

Keep homemade granola in an airtight container or a jar with a tight-fitting lid in a cool space like a cupboard or pantry. Write the date on the outside and use it within 6 months or freeze it in zippered bags for up to 3 months.

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Peanut Butter Granola

Granola gets a little sweeter with the addition of peanut butter! Also made with agave syrup, coconut oil, peanuts, and oats this granola is toasted to perfection and makes a great addition to parfaits, yogurt, and more!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 cups
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Ingredients  

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup agave
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, whisk together peanut butter, agave, melted coconut oil, salt, and vanilla.
  • Microwave for 20 seconds and whisk again.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats & nuts until fully combined.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture into the oat mixture and fold together using a rubber spatula, covering all pieces of nuts and oats.
  • Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, rotate the granola, and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 to 2 hours.

Notes

Agave can be substituted for maple syrup or honey, although those flavors may be stronger than agave.
Use old-fashioned oats over 1-minute oats or 3-minute oats as they will become too soft.
Peanuts can be swapped for a different nut or omitted altogether.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 700 | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
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