Peanut Butter Granola
Peanut Butter Granola: Easy to make and so peanut butter-y! A big batch will last weeks. Hearty, nourishing & so delish!
Another week of school, and another great on-the-go breakfast recipe!
Just like blueberry muffins, homemade bagels, and pumpkin scones, this peanut butter granola recipe is great for busy mornings.
I love to make a big batch (it’s so quick and easy!) and keep it in a jar on our kitchen counter. It stays light & crisp for weeks and it’s great with a splash of milk, a dollop of yogurt, or in a parfait.
And if you like peanut butter, you’ll ADORE this peanut butter granola. The peanut butter flavor is just out of control. Exactly what peanut butter addicts (such as myself) crave.
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA
This recipe is so quick and easy you won’t believe it. And it bakes up so light and crisp, you’ll never go back to that expensive store-bought stuff that’s so hard it’ll break a tooth!
DRY INGREDIENTS
Start by mixing up the dry ingredients.
Old-fashioned oats, peanuts, brown sugar, a hint of cinnamon, and a big pinch of salt can all go into a large bowl.
Give these a quick stir to get them combined.
LIQUID INGREDIENTS
Melt the butter in a large liquid measuring cup (I do this in the microwave), then stir in peanut butter, honey, and egg whites.
The egg whites will help to create big, craggly peanut butter granola clusters. No dusty little bits here! We want to sink our teeth into big granola boulders!
MIXING IT TOGETHER
Pour the liquid ingredients over the oat mixture.
Then stir everything together until every last bit is coated in peanut butter goodness.
Tip the mixture out onto a greased, foil-lined baking sheet (here’s the kind I like: baker’s half sheet pan).
And spread it all out into an even layer.
This will bake in a relatively low oven until it’s starting to look a little golden brown and toasty.
It may not seem very crunchy at first, but it will crisp up a ton as it cools!
Break the peanut butter granola up into bite-sized clusters and you’re good to go! That’s all there is to it!
IS THIS HEALTHY
I love feeding this to my kids because it’s whole grain and the peanuts and peanut butter are loaded with protein. But I’ll let you be the ultimate judge. Take a peek at the nutritional label in the recipe card below.
- Use gluten-free oats for a naturally gluten-free option.
- Replace the peanut butter and peanuts with sunflower butter and sunflower seeds to make it nut-free.
- To make it dairy-free, use a vegan butter product that subs 1:1 for regular butter.
ADD-INS
You can jazz this recipe up in all sorts of yummy ways! After it’s baked, cooled, and broken up into bite-sized pieces, toss in a few handfuls of:
- Chocolate Chips
- Mini Marshmallows
- Raisins
- Dried Berries
- Chopped, Dried Apple Slices
- Chopped Banana Chips
Or whatever else you’re craving!
HOW TO SERVE
I really enjoy this peanut butter granola as-is, as an easy snack, by the handful.
It’s also really good with a splash of milk (like cereal) for breakfast. On cold mornings I’ll even zap it in the microwave for a few seconds and eat it warm.
My son sprinkles it over Greek yogurt and drizzles on a little extra honey for sweetness.
And it’s really good in a yogurt parfait too! Layer it with vanilla yogurt and a few spoonfuls of strawberry jam. It’s like a PB&J sandwich, only better!
HOW TO STORE
Granola will keep in an airtight container for several weeks at room temperature.
Here’s a link to the kind of jar I store mine in: 3-liter Clamp-Top Jar.
I just keep it right on my countertop, on display, to tempt any passers-by!
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Peanut Butter Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups (324 g) old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup (146 g) peanuts
- 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, (loosely packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cinnamon,, scant
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter,, melted (1 stick)
- 1 cup (258 g) peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (113 g) honey
- 2 (60 g) egg whites,, large
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, line a baking sheet with foil, and mist with non-stick spray.
- Place the oats, peanuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Whisk the melted butter, peanut butter, honey, and egg whites together and pour over the oat mixture.
- Stir together until well-coated and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until fragrant, golden brown, and toasty (approx. 35 to 40 minutes).
- Cool on the baking sheet, break up into bite-sized clusters, and store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Girl, we are both TOTALLY on the same granola wavelength. I made peanut butter granola just the other day, but DUH! Why didn’t I think to make it PBJ-flavored?! Totally genius.—I’m so craving a bowlful of this gorgeousness right now!
Aw you’re too sweet Sarah! Great minds I suppose! Thanks so much dear 🙂
Bob’s Red Mill is wonderful 🙂 But this is even more so! I swooned so hard when I saw this on IG, only you could make me do that over PB and J (I honestly do not like them … I know, I can’t help myself) LOVE those big chunks!
Thank you so much Mary Frances! I love Bob’s Red Mill products and the oats were so good in this granola. I’m sure it would work equally well with almond butter if that’s more your speed! Thanks for the sweet comment, dear, hope you’re enjoying the Spring!
This is my perfect breakfast – seriously I love granola! And PB&J flavoured? I’m so there!
I love it too Jessica! And pb&j is so good!
Just beautiful Allie! It has been way too long since I made some homemade granola. This would be a big hit in our house!
Thank you so much sweetie! <3
This looks awesome! It’s been too long since I’ve had peanut butter and jelly anything. Love the idea of this granola 🙂
I eat pb&j way more often than I should admit, lol! I just love it so much! Thanks Medha!
I have granola on my yogurt every morning so I’m always looking for a great granola recipe! I know this will be incredible – I mean come on… it’s peanut butter and jelly!
Right??? I just love a good pb&j, especially for breakfast!
I’m in love with your brunch week creations! Peanut butter and jelly is a great combination, especially in a crunchy, homemade granola! Need to try it!
Thank you so much Mira!
Peanut butter and jelly granola sounds perfect, Allie! I love the classic flavors and could munch on this all day long! The photos are just gorgeous too!!
Thank you so much Kelly! I had it for breakfast but it’s just the kind of thing I could see myself snacking on in the afternoon too 😉
I would love to start my day with this magnificent granola! The pb gives it a nice boost of protein—perfect breakfast!!!
Oh yeah, you’re right! Full of protein and fiber! Thanks Liz!
All of these granola recipes are one of the best things about this Brunch Week.
It’s great, right? I love that about granola- it’s so adaptable! Thanks so much Wendy!
I love this idea, what a delicious breakfast. I’m always looking for new things to try.
Awesome! So happy you like it Janette! Thanks so much 🙂
Peanut butter granola is by far my favorite, especially served over vanilla or honey greek yogurt. Now I gotta try this!
Ooh! That sounds sooo good! I’m getting hungry just thinking about that 😉 Thanks so much Erin!
This granola is everything! Love the peanut butter and jelly flavors. I could certainly enjoy a large batch for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner… all day.
Hahah! Thank you Jen! 😀
Oh you know Mr J will love this. This is possibly the way I get him to eat granola. U genius!!
That’s right! Mr. J is the peanut butter king! He would totally go for this! 🙂
My favorite thing to eat at brunch is smoked salmon. My dad sends my mother, my mother in law, my aunt, my sister, my best friend and me to brunch at a lovely restaurant each year for Mother’s Day. This is one of my favorite days of the year. None of have to cook or clean up and we get a little saucy with mimosas or bloody mary’s and really get to enjoy each other like we deserve to!
That sounds sooo wonderful! Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year too! Thanks so much for sharing this Kara! I got warm fuzzies 🙂
Allie, I think you read my mind with this granola–it sounds like exactly what I wanted for breakfast (when nothing in the world sounded even remotely good). I’ll have to whip up a batch of this!
Hooray! I’m so happy you like it Amy! I hope you enjoy 😀 Hugs to you sweetie!
Love this granola Allie. Granola is one of my favorite breakfast and snacking treats. Photos look awesome!
Thanks Mary Ann! I love granola too- it’s so satisfying!
Beautiful photos and sounds delicious.
Thank you so much! 😀
Oh my goodness, your photos are stunning!! And this recipe looks so delicious, everything looks amazing, great job Allie!
Wow, thank you so much Heather!
Allie, I LOVE this granola!!!! and beautiful beautiful photos too!!!
Thank you so much Alice! xoxo