Crunchy, lightly sweet, and packed with real peanut butter flavor, this homemade peanut butter granola is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sprinkling over yogurt. Made with simple pantry ingredients and naturally sweetened with honey, it bakes into crisp clusters without being hard like many store-bought granolas.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re a peanut butter lover, this granola is hard to beat. It has just enough sweetness from honey, plenty of peanut butter flavor, and a satisfying crunch while still being easy to eat.
I started making homemade granola because I wanted something that tasted fresh and wasn’t loaded with unnecessary ingredients. Many store-bought granolas are overly sweet or so hard they feel like you’re chewing on rocks. This version stays crisp while still having a pleasant bite.
It’s great for breakfast with milk (my favorite is vanilla almond milk), sprinkled over yogurt, or simply enjoyed by the handful as an afternoon snack.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Made with simple pantry ingredients.
- Naturally sweetened with honey,
- Plenty of real peanut butter flavor.
- Crispy clusters without becoming overly hard.
- Great for meal prep and stays fresh for days.
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Homemade Peanut butter Granola
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 325℉ Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, and coconut oil. heat in 20-second intervals until smooth, stirring between each, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until evenly coated.
- Fold in the honey roasted peanuts.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, stir gently, then spread back into an even layer.
- Bake an additional 10-13 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring. This helps create crunchy clusters.
- Break into pieces and store in an air tight conatiner.
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Helpful Tips
- Stir the peanut butter and honey together until completely smooth before adding to the oats.
- Spread the granola into an even layer for the best browning.
- Sprinkle the peanuts over the granola before baking so they become lightly toasted.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before breaking it apart. This is what helps create clusters.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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Variations
This recipe is easy to customize.
- Add mini chocolate chips after the granola has cooled.
- Stir in raisins or dried cranberries after roasting.
- Add shredded coconut during the last few minutes of baking.
- Mix in chopped pretzels after cooling for a sweet and salty snack.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt before serving.
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FAQ’s
Can I use natural peanut butter?
Yes. Just be sure it’s well stirred before measuring. The consistency may be slightly different, but it still works well.
Can I freeze homemade granola?
Yes. Store it in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
Why isn’t my granola crunchy?
Granola continues to crisp as it cools. Resist stirring it while cooling if you’d like large clusters.
Can I eat this as cereal?
Absolutely. One of my favorite ways to eat it is with vanilla almond milk, but you can use regular milk.
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Storage
Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For the freshest flavor, keep it in a cool, dry pantry.
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Final Thoughts
Homemade granola has become one of my favorite things to keep in the pantry. It’s simple to make, easy to customize, and so much better than anything I can buy at the grocery store.
Whether you pour it into a bowl with milk, top your morning yogurt, or grab a handful on the way out the door, I hope this peanut butter granola becomes one of those recipes you make again and again.
From my kitchen to yours,
Becky
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