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    Peanut Butter Granola

    Published: Feb 17, 2022 · Modified: Nov 21, 2024 · 2 Comments

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    This easy peanut butter granola features rolled oats and is baked until golden. It's an indulgent breakfast option for home or for camping!

    peanut butter granola on baking sheet.

    Breakfast cereal is one of my favorite things.

    It can be a sweet, crunchy start to the day, or a pick-me-up afternoon snack.

    Either way, though, I've learned that making my own blend of cereal at home has some definite advantages over buying it.

    When I started making my own muesli, I loved the fact that I could control the sugar content. It was also more affordable and more filling than many cereals at the grocery store!

    Then I adapted that recipe into a toasted oats cereal, which is made in a pan instead of in the oven — making it a great option for a camping breakfast, before a long day of hiking!

    This peanut butter granola is a richer, more indulgent type of breakfast cereal than those. Made with oats, coconut oil, honey, and peanuts and peanut butter, it is baked until golden and then cooled until crunchy.

    What Kind of Oats Should I Use?

    Use rolled oats, also sometimes known as old-fashioned oats.

    Rolled oats will take a bit longer to cook than instant oats, but they won't turn mushy when exposed to liquid.

    Can I Use Steel-Cut Oats?

    No: steel-cut oats can be fairly chewy. Rolled oats have a better consistency for granola, so stick to them.

    What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Use?

    I used natural peanut butter. But when it comes to texture, either smooth or crunchy should work well!

    What Kind of Peanuts Should I Use?

    Raw (unroasted) peanuts are ideal, because you’ll be roasting the granola in the oven.

    That said, I’ve made this with roasted peanuts also and they worked just fine.

    Can I Take This Peanut Butter Granola Camping?

    Yes! This is an ideal camping breakfast that you can make ahead of time and pack along with you.

    Just keep in mind that if you're traveling in summer, you'll want to skip adding the optional chocolate. A melty, gooey mess is probably not what you're looking for!

    Looking for dinner-time camping recipes? Try campfire enchiladas, refried bean burritos, pesto penne, or campfire fish lentil stew. If you do also want a cooked breakfast, try this campfire hash with chorizo!

    How to Make Granola Clusters

    This recipe will produce a looser granola that doesn't tend to stick together.

    If you do want granola clusters, try using a half baking sheet instead of a full sheet, and don’t stir halfway through baking.

    How to Make Peanut Butter Granola

    Start by pre-heating your oven and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Next, add rolled oats and peanuts to a mixing bowl.

    Oats and Nuts in Mixing Bowl.
    Add Oats and Nuts to Mixing Bowl

    In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey.

    Microwave this mixture until melted. It should only take about 30 seconds.

    Give the peanut butter mixture a good stir, and then pour it into the oats and nuts. Stir everything until well blended.

    Oats, Nuts, and Peanut Butter Mixture in Mixing Bowl Being Stirred with Spatula.
    Stir Peanut Butter Mixture Into Oats and Nuts

    Transfer the oat and peanut butter mixture onto the baking sheet in a thin layer.

    Granola Mixture Spread onto Baking Sheet with Wax Paper.
    Spread Granola Mixture Onto Baking Sheet

    Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Check on the granola about halfway through baking, and stir it around on the baking sheet.

    It will be golden and toasty when done!

    Granola Mixture is Toasted and Golden After Baking.
    Granola After Baking

    The granola won't be crunchy in texture right out of the oven. Just let it cool and harden for about 10 minutes.

    Then add any optional ingredients you want to use, like raisins, banana chips, or chocolate chips.

    Granola with Banana Chips and Raisins Sprinkled on Top.
    Add Banana Chips and Raisins to Granola

    You can either dig in right away, or store the granola in an airtight container and use it within two weeks or so.

    To keep it for longer (up to a couple of months), freeze it.

    Serve the granola with milk, yogurt, or even just by itself for a crunchy snack!

    Want to make this recipe part of a bigger breakfast menu? Try making this grapefruit breakfast brûlée or perfectly poached eggs to go along with your granola.

    Peanut Butter Granola.
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    Peanut Butter Granola

    This easy peanut butter granola features rolled oats and is baked until golden. It's an indulgent breakfast option for home or for camping!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Cooling Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 365kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
    Yes
    Will It Keep?
    2 Weeks (Room Temperature), 2 Months (Freezer)
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    Ingredients

    • 3 cups rolled oats Use gluten-free certified oats if needed
    • ¼ cup raw peanuts (salted or unsalted) Or other raw nut/seed of choice
    • ⅓ cup peanut butter Chunky or smooth, natural preferred
    • 3 tablespoons coconut oil Or use another neutral-flavored oil
    • 3 tablespoons honey Or use maple syrup
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt Omit if using salted nuts

    Optional Mix-Ins

    • ¼ cup banana chips (optional)
    • ¼ cup raisins (optional)
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional) (Or use peanut butter chips, or mini peanut butter cups)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
      Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
      Add oats and peanuts to a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
      Add Oats and Peanuts to Mixing Bowl.
    • Add peanut butter, oil and honey to a small mixing bowl and microwave until melted (about 30 seconds). Alternatively, place in a small pot and heat on the stovetop over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
      Stir peanut butter mixture, and then pour into the oats. Stir until incorporated.
      Stir peanut butter mixture into oats and nuts.
    • Scrape oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and bake 20-30 minutes until golden, stirring once when halfway through baking. (Cook time will depend on how thinly your oats are spread.)
      Scrape oat mixture onto baking sheet.
    • Allow oats to cool for about 10 minutes. Add mix-ins (if using). 
      Note: Granola will not be crunchy when it comes out of the oven. As it cools it will harden.
      Banana chips and raisins added to granola mixture.
    • Serve immediately, or store in an air-tight container or bag. Use within 1-2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.

    Notes

    Can I use already roasted nuts?  You can, but they may develop burnt flavors while the granola is baking, so raw nuts are preferred.
    Nutritional information does not include optional add-ins.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 365kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 113mg (5%) | Potassium: 271mg (8%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 32mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Tammie Good says

      April 04, 2022 at 9:02 am

      Do you use raw unsalted peanuts?

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      • Sarah Trenalone says

        April 04, 2022 at 9:14 am

        Hi Tammie,
        Yes raw peanuts are best! If you use already roasted nuts, they could develop a burnt flavor. And you can use salted or unsalted, the recipe is updated to clarify.

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