Peanut Butter Granola Recipe made with peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil for sweet, crunchy clusters. Toss in chocolate chips or shredded coconut for extra fun!
Author’s Notes
The Secret That Takes This Peanut Butter Granola Recipe to the Next Level
I’m obsessed with granola! Like I shared on my chocolate granola recipe, my dad and I can seriously do some damage to a batch.
I love surprising him with a bag of homemade granola and switching up the flavors for him (and for us!). Since we both love anything chocolate + peanut butter, I knew I had to make a peanut butter version just for him.
I played around with the ratios until it was just right—and he went wild for it. He even said it might be his favorite one yet!
And if you haven’t tried my secret for the best granola ever: freeze it! I toss the whole batch in a big freezer bag and eat it cold, straight from the bag like candy. It’s amazing tossed in yogurt, over fruit, or even in a bowl with milk. No thawing needed! Promise me you’ll try it this way?!
Peanut Butter Granola Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | What it Does | Try This Instead |
|---|---|---|
| Old-fashioned oats | Adds the base crunch | Stick with these; quick or steel-cut oats won’t work the same |
| Creamy peanut butter | Adds flavor and helps form clusters | Use a good roasted almond butter (make sure you like the taste on its own!) |
| Honey | Natural sweetness and acts as the glue | Swap with pure maple syrup for a vegan version |
| Coconut oil | Helps toast the oats and hold everything together | Melted butter works too |
| Cinnamon & vanilla | Adds warm, sweet depth | Try pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for a fun flavor |
Optional add-ins: unsweetened coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or banana chips.
Quick Tip
For easy measuring, spray your measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray before adding the honey. It’ll slide right out with no mess.
How I Use This Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
- Yogurt parfait: Vanilla yogurt, berries or banana, granola on top.
- Shake crunch: Sprinkle over a peanut-butter protein shake or banana smoothie.
- Trail mix: Combine with roasted peanuts and raisins for hikes.
- Cereal bowl: Drown it in cold milk…childhood joy unlocked!
- Freezer candy: Stash a bag in the freezer and snack it straight-up. Life-changing!
- On apple slices: Dip an apple in peanut butter and then dip it in this granola.
- In an açaí bowl: Spoon some granola right on top.
Quick Tip
Give the granola time to harden. The granola will still seem soft after baking, because it needs a few hours to firm up. Don’t cover or package the granola until it completely cools and hardens
Storage
Keeping Granola Crunchy
- Room temp: Airtight container for 3–4 weeks. Keep out of sunlight.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months. Eat straight from the freezer—no thawing needed.
- Don’t refrigerate: It softens the granola.
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Peanut Butter Granola
Equipment
- Rimmed sheet pan
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 3 cups old fashioned oats do not use quick or steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips use milk, semi-sweet, or dark
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Add oats to a large bowl and set aside. In a separate medium bowl, add peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon if using. Microwave for 20 seconds then whisk until smooth. Microwave another 20 seconds if needed (until mixture is smooth and easy to pour).
- Use a spatula to scrape all the wet ingredients into the oats. Mix until ingredients are combined and well incorporated.
- Bake for 7 minutes, stir and spread again in an even layer (see note 1). Repeat twice more for a total of 21 minutes bake time.
- Remove from the oven and toss in the coconut flakes. It might feel too soft, but it firms up as it cools. If you want the chocolate to melt into the granola, sprinkle it on top after about 5 minutes of cooling and let it set without stirring. Otherwise, let the granola cool completely for 3–4 hours, then stir in the chocolate once it's fully hardened.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Peanut Butter Granola Recipe Tips
- Spread evenly: Keep the granola in a flat, even layer with little overlap so it crisps well.
- Stir during baking: Stir every 7 minutes to help everything bake evenly and get crisp.
- Let it cool: It firms up as it cools; don’t worry if it’s soft at first.
- Chocolate your way: Add chocolate chips after it cools completely to keep them intact, or add while warm if you want melty granola clusters.
