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    You are here: Home / Breakfast / Peanut Butter Granola

    LAST UPDATED: February 15, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: September 21, 2018

    Peanut Butter Granola

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    Peanut Butter Granola

    This crunchy and highly addictive peanut butter granola is made with crunchy toasted oats, creamy peanut butter and is studded with sweet dates. Delicious as a sweet snack or as part of an easy breakfast!

    Jar of Peanut Butter Granola with Strawberries in the Background

    When I was a kid, believe it or not, I wasn't a very big fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I mean, I thought they were okay and all, but I pretty much had a take it or leave it attitude towards what most Americans view as a classic kid-treat.

    What I didn't realize was that the part of the sandwich that was turning me off was the jelly. I'm still not into grape jelly. I can get down with some marmalade or berry preserves, but grape jelly just tastes like a big old mouthful of squishy sugar to me.

    Overhead View of a Jar of Peanut Butter Granola with Strawberries and Spoon

    These days I'm all about peanut butter, and have been known to keep an excessive number of jars on hand.

    So, of course peanut butter granola was inevitable. I've been holding back for a while, and I did a few trials with this recipe, as I had to get it absolutely perfect. I succeeded. This stuff tastes like a peanut butter cookie with a hint of maple. Restraint will be needed.

    To make your peanut butter granola, start by mixing up the wet ingredients: peanut butter, maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Dry ingredients go into a separate bowl: oats, sugar, coconut, and salt.

    Collage Showing Steps for Making Peanut Butter Granola: Mix Wet Ingredients, Add to Oats, and Mix Thoroughly

    Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then arrange the mixture on a baking sheet, and bake until crisp! Dates and peanuts get added at the end.

    Peanut Butter Granola on a Baking Sheet Right After Coming Out of the Oven

    Tips for Making Perfect Peanut Butter Granola

    • Should you stir the granola during baking? Nope! Or at least, not unless you like super crumbly granola. Leave it be and it'll bake up in nice chunky clusters.
    • And on that note, pack your granola down when you arrange it on the baking sheet. This will encourage cluster formation.
    • I highly recommend using creamy, natural (runny) peanut butter for this recipe. Trader Joe's brand is my favorite.
    • Your granola should stay nice and crisp in a sealed bag or container for about two weeks.
    • Use certified gluten-free oats if you'd like to keep your granola gluten-free.
    Overhead View of a Bowl of Peanut Butter Granola and Strawberries with Spoon on the Side

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    Jar of Peanut Butter Granola with Strawberries in the Background
    5 from 3 votes
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    Peanut Butter Granola

    This crunchy and highly addictive peanut butter granola is made with crunchy toasted oats, creamy peanut butter and is studded with sweet dates. Delicious as a sweet snack or as part of an easy breakfast!

    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Cooling time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 456 kcal
    Author Alissa

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
    • ¾ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ¼ cup organic brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 3 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups roasted and salted peanuts
    • 1 cup chopped dates

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 300° and line a baking sheet with parchment  paper. 

    2. Mix the oats, coconut, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.

    3. Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla together in a medium mixing bowl.

    4. Add the peanut butter mixture to the oat mixture and stir until thoroughly incorporated.

    5. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down a bit to compact it.

    6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until browned around the edges.

    7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Allow the granola to cool completely.

    8. When the granola is cool, transfer it to a container and stir in the peanuts and dates.

    9. Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Butter Granola
    Amount Per Serving (0.5 cups)
    Calories 456 Calories from Fat 237
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 26.3g40%
    Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
    Sodium 244mg10%
    Potassium 382mg11%
    Carbohydrates 46g15%
    Fiber 7.4g30%
    Sugar 21.9g24%
    Protein 13.7g27%
    Calcium 40mg4%
    Iron 4.1mg23%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Alissa Saenz

    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    1. Caitlin says

      December 24, 2013 at 11:46 am

      MUST MAKE! Yummmmmy!!

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 24, 2013 at 5:47 pm

        Thanks Caitlin! It was so good - enjoy!!!

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    2. Béatrice says

      November 04, 2018 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe !

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 04, 2018 at 10:32 am

        Thank you! I'm glad you like it!!

        Reply
    3. Katie says

      February 25, 2019 at 4:45 am

      5 stars
      I decided I needed a break from my go-to granola recipe, so gave this one a try. Omg, soooooo good! I added roasted almonds instead of peanuts at the end, and topped my bowl with some toasted cocoa nibs, but otherwise stayed true to the recipe. This stuff is almost TOO good!

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        March 03, 2019 at 5:08 pm

        Yay!! I've had a couple of your granola recipes bookmarked forever, by the way - ha! So I'll have to give yours a try soon. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks Katie!

        Reply
    4. Jane says

      December 13, 2021 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      Love this gluten and nut-free recipe! It’s a family hit! Thanks so much.

      Reply

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