Peanut Butter Granola
By Wafa — 100+ tested recipes
Discover this tasty recipe for crunchy homemade peanut butter granola, rich in protein and fiber. Perfect for an energizing breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 200 g rolled oats
- 150 g almonds or other nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans…)
- 120 g peanut butter
- 75 g maple syrup
- 60 g melted coconut oil
- 50 g chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats with the crushed nuts.
- 3Add the coconut oil.
- 4Then add the peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir the mixture until it is well combined and everything is evenly coated.
- 5Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes. (For large clusters, press the mixture down firmly with the back of a spoon and do not stir during baking.)
- 6After baking, let the granola cool completely on the tray so it becomes crunchy.
- 7Once cooled, fold in the chocolate chips. (Wait for it to cool completely to prevent the chocolate from melting.)
- 8Store your granola in an airtight container.
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Tips
- Press the mixture firmly onto the tray before baking to get crunchy clusters.
- Let it cool completely before breaking the granola blocks.
- Enjoy with plain yogurt, in a bowl of milk, or as a topping on a smoothie bowl.
Substitutions
- maple syrup → honey or agave syrup — honey can be sweeter than maple syrup
- coconut oil → sunflower oil or light olive oil
- peanut butter → almond or hazelnut butter
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Frequently asked questions
Can I swap the maple syrup for honey in this recipe?
Of course, you can replace maple syrup with honey in a granola recipe. However, keep in mind that honey has a distinct flavor and can be a bit sweeter than maple syrup, so you might want to adjust the amount used to avoid overly sweet granola. Additionally, honey can have a thicker consistency, so mix well to ensure all ingredients are properly coated.
Can I replace the coconut oil with another oil in the granola recipe?
Absolutely, you can use different oils in a granola recipe depending on your preferences and what you have on hand. If you don't have coconut oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, or olive oil (not too strong) can be good alternatives.
Is it possible to replace the peanut butter with another ingredient?
Certainly, if peanuts aren't to your taste, almond butter is an excellent option, as is hazelnut butter, even though these two alternatives can be a bit more expensive. Each nut butter has its own flavor nuance and brings a unique touch to your recipe, so feel free to experiment based on your preferences and budget.
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