Name: Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 5 cups organic rolled oats; 1/2 cup peanuts; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional); 2 tbsp cinnamon; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (i love chunky, but creamy works great too); 1/2 cup coconut oiil; 1 cup raw honey

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I love making granola every week, it’s one of my go-to recipes that I almost always have on hand. I’ve been making my original granola recipe for years, and I decided it was about time for a peanut butter version…. so I’ve got the crunchiest, tastiest peanut butter granola recipe for you! This recipe uses honey as a natural sweetener, has a delicious peanut butter flavor, and the best crunchy granola clusters that you just can’t beat. Learn how to whip up this easy granola recipe and enjoy it throughout the week.

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Why You Will Love This Peanut Butter Granola Recipe

A Fast & Easy Recipe – This easy peanut butter granola recipe only takes about 10 minutes to mix up (plus baking time).

A Big Batch – Make a big batch that you can enjoy throughout the week. Easy to pull out for breakfast, or a peanut butter snack.

Much Healthier Than Store-Bought – Many store-bought granola brands have lots of added sugar, and many also have unhealthy seed oils. Making your own granola at home is an easy way to know exactly what ingredients you are using.

Customizable – Granola is one of those recipes that is hard to mess up. You can easily use your favorite add-ins and customize it how you want.

Vertical image of a baking sheet full of fresh peanut butter granola and a wooden spoon

The Problem With Store Bought Granola

Take a look at the ingredients in this popular brand of granola:

WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, CANE SUGAR, SOY PROTEIN CRISP (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, RICE STARCH), RICE FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, PEANUTS, PEANUT BUTTER, CANOLA OIL, HONEY, MOLASSES, SEA SALT.

Canola oil, and corn syrup are both concerning ingredients and not at all necessary in granola. This homemade version uses coconut oil, honey, and no artificial flavoring.

Ingredients For Peanut Butter Granola

For this recipe you will need just a few simple ingredients:

Organic rolled oats (or old fashioned oats) – oats are something I always try to buy organic to avoid glyphosate
Sliced almonds (Or your favorite nuts)
Peanuts – these really add a delicious extra crunch
Unsweetened coconut flakes
Cinnamon
Salt – unrefined salt is my go-to, I love redmonds real salt
Natural Peanut Butter – I like to use crunchy peanut butter, but creamy peanut butter will work great too. Watch out for sneaky hydrogenated oils listed as an ingredient in most peanut butter.
Raw Honey – Or, real maple syrup is a great substitute
Coconut Oil – a great alternative to unhealthy oils that are often used in the store version

Top view of homemade granola in a glass jar next to cinnamon sticks and more granola

Other Supplies You Will Need

How To Make Peanut Butter Granola

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside so it’s ready to go.

Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, and raw honey. Stir them occasionally while they melt.

Step 3: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients together. Oats, peanuts & almonds, coconut flakes, cinnamon and salt.

Large bowl with dry ingredients for peanut butter granola and a wooden spoon

Step 4: Once the peanut butter mixture is melted and smooth, add it into the dry ingredients and mix everything together.

Step 5: Spread the granola out on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake the granola for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until it is golden brown.

Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet – that’s how you get nice crispy clusters.

Small boy holding a large granola cluster over a sheet pan with peanut butter granola

Step 7: Store granola in an airtight container or glass jar. At room temperature the granola will stay good for 2-4 weeks. Or, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.

How To Enjoy Peanut Butter Granola

This peanut butter granola is so good you can eat it plain, but here are some other ways to enjoy it:

With greek yogurt & fresh fruit
As healthier alternatives to cereal – eat it with milk!
As a topping for pancakes and waffles
Add mini chocolate chips after baking for a sweet and salty treat

Frequently Asked Questions

A few things contribute to making extra crispy granola:

Baking at a low enough temperature allows the granola to dry out and bake sufficiently. This recipe cooks at 300 degrees.
Having enough wet ingredients / oil.
Allowing the granola to dry completely before breaking it up and storing

This homemade granola will last for 3-4 weeks at room temperature stored in an airtight container. Or you can freeze it for 3 months.

Yes! I have used both in this recipe and it turns out great either way.

You can make it gluten free by using certified gluten free oats.

If you need a nut-free alternative, you can replace peanut butter with If you need a nut-free alternative, you can replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini (sesame seed butter). These options provide a similar creamy texture and help bind the granola together while keeping it nut-free.