Get ready for this extremely simple and delicious Peanut Butter Granola. It’s gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free. This healthy oat granola can be made at home in just 5 minutes with only 7 ingredients.
Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy
Table of Contents
- Why this recipe works
- Ingredients
- Substitutions
- Variations
- How to make it
- Storage
- Recipe FAQs
- Recipe Card
Why this recipe works
This peanut butter granola combines simple pantry ingredients to create crunchy clusters with a rich, nutty flavour. It’s easy to make, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and flexible—swap the nut butters or nuts to suit your taste or dietary needs.
The recipe uses just seven ingredients, so it’s quick to gather and easy to batch-cook for breakfasts, snacks, or to add texture to yogurts and smoothie bowls.
Ingredients to make Peanut Butter Granola
- Oats – Use rolled oats (large or steel-cut-style rolled oats work best). If you need gluten free, choose certified gluten-free oats to avoid cross-contamination.
- Almonds – Provide crunch and healthy fats.
- Pecans – Add a contrasting texture and buttery flavour.
- Ground almonds – Helps bind clusters and adds depth of flavour. Almond flour can be used if that’s what you have.
- Coconut oil – Melted coconut oil helps the mixture come together and crisps as it bakes. Neutral oil can be substituted if preferred.
- Maple syrup – A natural vegan sweetener that caramelises lightly in the oven. Use runny honey or agave if desired.
- Peanut butter – Smooth or crunchy both work and give the granola its signature flavour. You can substitute almond or cashew butter for a different nut profile.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Substitutions
- Oats: Regular rolled oats are fine if you don’t need gluten free.
- Nuts: Swap almonds and pecans for walnuts, hazelnuts, or seeds if you prefer.
- Oils: Use sunflower or vegetable oil in place of coconut oil for a neutral taste.
- Sweetener: Honey or agave can replace maple syrup (note honey is not vegan).
- Nut butter: Any nut or seed butter works—try almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for variation.
Variations
- Deluxe: Stir in dried fruit, coconut flakes, dark chocolate pieces, or seeds after baking for extra flavour and texture.
- Kid friendly: Omit whole nuts for a gentler texture and add chocolate chips once the granola is cool for a treat.
How to make Peanut Butter Granola
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Add oats, chopped almonds, pecans, ground almonds, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and peanut butter to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Stir thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated and starts to clump together.
Step 3: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the granola evenly. Bake at 160°C for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden, stirring halfway if you want looser clusters.
Step 4: Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the tray to allow clusters to set. Serve warm or store once cooled.
Hint: For larger clusters, press the granola down on the tray before baking and avoid stirring while it bakes.
Leftovers
Store cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks or in the freezer for longer storage. It keeps well and is perfect for batch prep.
Recipe FAQs
Enjoy granola with milk, plant-based yogurt, or on top of smoothies and fruit. It also makes a great snack by the handful or a crunchy topping for desserts.
Homemade granola lets you control ingredients, reduce added sugars and costs, and customize flavours and textures to your liking.
Yes—this recipe uses whole ingredients and natural sweetener. It contains healthy fats, protein and fibre, making it a nutritious snack in moderation.
Ground almonds are slightly coarser than almond flour, but either works in this recipe depending on the texture you prefer.
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Peanut Butter Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (200g)
- 1 cup almonds (150g), chopped
- 1 cup pecans (150g), chopped
- 1 cup ground almonds (100g)
- 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 6 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and add all ingredients into a mixing bowl.
- Mix with a spoon or spatula until well combined and clumpy.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the granola evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool so clusters set. Store in an airtight container once cooled.
Notes
Step-by-step photos: The post includes photos to guide you through the process.
Substitutions & variations: See the list above for ideas to customize this recipe.
To store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks.
To freeze: After cooling, store in a sealed bag in the freezer; thaw at room temperature.
Tips: Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter. Enjoy warm or cooled. Add dried fruit, seeds, or extra nuts after baking.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 33 g
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Protein: 13 g
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Fat: 37 g
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Fiber: 8 g
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Sugar: 11 g
