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Peanut Butter Granola in a cereal bowl with yogurt and bananas

Peanut Butter Granola

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Here's a peanut butter granola that's healthy, but tastes like a treat. It's easy to make using mostly pantry ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy weekdays, and it's ready in under an hour.

If you love smoothie bowls, try this peanut butter granola with our chocolate chia seed smoothie, peanut butter banana smoothie, or mocha smoothie bowl.

Peanut Butter Granola in a bowl with yogurt and banana slices
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Why you'll love it
Peanut butter granola ingredients
How to make this peanut butter granola
Recipe FAQs
Peanut butter granola serving ideas
Popular granola recipes
Peanut Butter Granola Recipe

We've been making homemade granola for as long as we can remember. It's so much tastier and healthier than store-bought options out there. This peanut butter granola with chocolate chips version is sweet, delicious, and easy to make.

The key is to stock your pantry with the ingredients, and make it when you find yourself with a spare hour. It's mostly hands-off baking time so you can pop it in the oven then kick back or do other meal prep while it bakes.

It's delicious with milk (or dairy-free alternative), yogurt, fruit, on top of smoothie bowls, or by the handful as a snack. Pack it for a hike, or gift some to a friend or new parent. It's a delicious shareable recipe that everyone loves!

Why you'll love it

  • It's that classic peanut butter and chocolate flavor combo
  • It's naturally sweet, and healthier than store-bought
  • It's a great make-ahead breakfast (or snack)
  • It keeps stays fresh for at least a month!
Peanut Butter Granola in a cereal bowl with yogurt and bananas

Peanut butter granola ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this peanut butter granola recipe:

  • Rolled oats – gluten-free, if necessary.
  • Peanuts
  • Peanut butter – natural peanut butter tends to be runnier and the perfect consistency for this recipe.
  • Honey – or use maple syrup to make it vegan.
  • Oil – a light or neutral-flavored oil like olive, avocado, or melted coconut oil.
  • Vanilla extract
  • Dark chocolate chips

How to make this peanut butter granola

Here's how we make this peanut butter granola in a few simple steps:

  1. While your oven preheats, mix the oats and peanuts together in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small pot, warm the peanut butter, honey, oil, and vanilla (careful not to let it boil). Give the peanut butter mixture a stir, then pour it over the oats and mix.
  3. Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Transfer the oat mixture to the baking sheet, and spread it out evenly. Bake it for about 45 minutes, mixing it twice during baking.
  4. When it's done, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips overtop. Mix them briefly then let the granola cool completely.
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Peanut Butter Granola in a glass storage jar

Recipe FAQs

How do I store granola?

Store it in an airtight container in a cool dark cupboard.

How long does granola keep?

When stored properly, granola will keep for at least a month!

Can I use a different nut butter?

Sure! It will taste a bit different, but most other nut butters like almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter would taste great in place of peanut butter.

Is peanut butter granola healthy?

This peanut butter recipe is made with real, whole ingredients and only honey for sweetness. The chocolate chips are an extra special addition but if you'd prefer to omit them, it will still be delicious.

How do I make it gluten-free?

To make it gluten-free, choose certified gluten-free rolled oats.

How do I make it vegan?

To make it vegan, simply swap the honey for maple syrup.

Peanut butter granola serving ideas

This peanut butter granola with chocolate chips is a super satisfying make-ahead breakfast or snack. Serve it with milk (or a dairy-free alternative), yogurt, sliced banana or other fruit, on top of smoothie bowls, or by the handful as a snack.

 

It's easy to pack it in a jar for a nutritious snack on hikes or when travelling.

 

It's also an easy thoughtful gift for friends, teachers, or new parents. Fill a mason jar, wrap a ribbon around it, and share it with another peanut butter lover!

Peanut Butter Granola on a baking tray

Popular granola recipes

  • Vanilla Almond Granola
  • Chocolate Nut Superfood Granola
  • Christmas Granola with Cranberries, White Chocolate, and Pistachios
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Peanut Butter Granola in a cereal bowl with yogurt and bananas

Peanut Butter Granola Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 45 minutes mins
Total: 55 minutes mins
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Here's a peanut butter granola that's healthy, but tastes like a treat. It's easy to make using mostly pantry ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy weekdays, and it's ready in 55 minutes.
6 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup peanuts (or nuts of choice)
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon light-flavored oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the oats and peanuts in a large mixing bowl.
    3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup peanuts
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  • In a small pot over medium heat, warm the peanut butter, honey, oil, and vanilla. Do not let it boil! Stir then pour it over the oats and mix well.
    ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoon light-flavored oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla
    image for recipe instruction
  • Line a baking sheet withĀ parchment paper. Transfer the oats to the baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Bake the granola for 45 minutes, mixing it twice during baking.
    image for recipe instruction
  • Remove the granola from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Mix them briefly then let the granola cool completely before storing it.
    ½ cup dark chocolate chips
    image for recipe instruction

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 = ½ cup, Calories: 296kcal (15%), Carbohydrates: 28g (9%), Protein: 9g (18%), Fat: 18g (28%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 58mg (3%), Potassium: 277mg (8%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 52mg (5%), Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Posted: 10/12/2022 Updated: 10/09/2023
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