Peanut Butter Granola Recipe

Be a healthier version of yourself with a delicious, satisfying, and awesome Peanut Butter Granola recipe! 

There are many ways to make granola and adding a peanut butter flavor is one of the best ones. You’re going to get a crunchy, sweet, and nutty delight that’s also good for your health. 

It’s the perfect recipe to make for kids and adults in your family. Everyone will surely get into a balanced diet with granola that gives fantastic flavor, quality, and nutrition. 

You can easily make the Peanut Butter Granola in your air fryer with simple ingredients. Getting into a healthy diet has never been this fun and enjoyable.

Once you taste the Peanut Butter Granola, you won’t be able to live without it! 

How to Make Peanut Butter Granola

Have you ever made your own granola before? If not, then you can start with the Peanut Butter Granola. You can certainly cook it perfectly even on your first try. 

Come and make Peanut Butter Granola with me! 

Ingredients

What goes into the best Peanut Butter Granola at home?

Rolled oats

Did you know that rolled oats get their name from the rollers used while making them? 

Just like any other granola recipe, you will need old-fashioned oats or rolled oats. These are some of the most common oats in the world because of how versatile they can be. 

Rolled oats are also known for their flakey quality. They absorb water, milk, and other liquids well and they cook faster than other oats. You should certainly have these grains in your diet. 

It’s not surprising that rolled oats are some of the most popular foods for breakfast. You can mix it into milk, fruits, syrups, smoothies, breads, cookies, and so much more. 

These are some of my favorite oat recipes:

• Overnight Oats
• Oats Breakfast Smoothie
• Oatmeal Smoothie

Peanut oil

Adding peanut oil can make a big difference in your granola. It gives the dish a light nutty flavor that intensifies with the right spices. Peanut oil also makes the dish moist and tender for the perfect texture. 

Instead of buying peanut oil, you can easily make it at home by blending your peanuts. In this way, you can get it in butter or oil form – it’s like hitting two birds with one stone! 

You can always use peanut oil for stir-frying for a subtle flavor in your dishes. Wait until you experience how much better your granola will be with the granola. 

Peanut butter

Make it a real Peanut Butter Granola recipe with homemade peanut butter! It’s surely going to make the dish, nutty, earthy, and creamy for an awesome flavor and texture until the last bite. 

The peanut butter also serves as a binder when you mix the rolled oats. It keeps the granola in clusters and gives a thick and rich quality. You might be surprised at how good it will taste with rolled oats. 

You should always have peanut butter in your kitchen because it’s great for dishes and drinks. I love using it to make a Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake or just as a filling for bread! 

Seasoning

Wait, peanut oil and peanut butter won’t be enough to give flavor to your granola. You will also need spices like salt, cinnamon, honey, and vanilla extract for an incredible flavor. 

The salt and cinnamon can balance the taste while the honey and vanilla extract can thicken the granola. Your granola recipe will not be complete without these flavoring agents. 

Put all of these together and you can make the best-tasting Peanut Butter Granola! 

Directions

Here’s how you can make your Peanut Butter Granola at home:

1. Preheat the air fryer (or oven) to 150º for five minutes.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and honey.
3. Heat the mixture until warm and runny.
4. Add peanut nut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
5. Then, mix everything together. 
6. Stir in the rolled oats with a spatula. 
7. Spread the granola mixture in a lined air fryer basket or tray.
8. Air fry or bake the granola at 150ºC for ten minutes.
9. Mix slightly (without breaking the clusters, if preferred).
10. Air fry for five more minutes. 
11. Set aside to cool and crisp.
12. Once happy with the flavor and texture, serve and enjoy! 

Don’t you just love how the Peanut Butter Granola feels and tastes as you relish it? It will surely be a family favorite in your home! 

Tips

How to Make Peanut Butter and Peanut Oil

Have you noticed how peanut butter has oil on top when it sits at room temperature for a long time? By making your own peanut butter, you also get your own peanut oil. 

Make peanut butter by blending roasted and peeled peanuts until thick and creamy. You can use a blender, food processor, or grinder to make it at home. 

Peanut Butter Granola Recipe Variations

There’s more than one way to make the Peanut Butter Granola recipe! 

Aside from this classic recipe, I also make Peanut Butter Granola Bars, especially if I pack meals for my family. Instead of rolled oats, you can also use quick-cooking oats or other kinds of oats. 

It’s okay to skip the peanut oil but you can also replace it with coconut oil or olive oil. But be sure to add the peanut butter to put the “peanut butter” in Peanut Butter Granola. 

For the seasonings, you can use maple syrup, coconut flakes, chocolate chips, lemon zest, and other spices. If you want to garnish the granola, then I suggest adding dried fruits, chia seeds, peanuts, pecans, walnuts, and more.

Whether you bake or air fry the granola, you will surely love every bite of it! 

Recommended Tools

• Air fryer or oven: Cook the Peanut Butter Granola in an air fryer or oven.
• Microwave-safe bowl: Make the peanut butter mix in a bowl.
• Spatula: Stir everything together using a spatula. 
• Tray: Let the granola cool on a tray. 

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How to Serve Peanut Butter Granola

No matter what time of the day it is, you can enjoy Peanut Butter Granola! 

I usually serve it for breakfast to give my husband and kids a boost of energy in the morning. It can also be a fantastic packed lunch or snack idea for school or the office. 

You will also love the granola as a filling lunch, especially if you’re too busy for a snack break. Sometimes, I prepare it as a dessert to give my family something sweet, crunchy, and rich to savor. 

Peanut Butter Granola can also be one of the best to eat before or after a workout. It can restore your strength and give you a boost of energy. 

Don’t forget to make these drinks along with the granola:

• Fruit Cocktail
• Berry Smoothie
• Pineapple Juice
• Avocado Banana Milkshake
• Chocolate Almond Milk
• Iced Coffee
• Fruit Smoothie
• Orange Juice

MaNaDr suggests eating up to 50 grams of granola in a day to get the nutrients that you need. It’s okay to eat Peanut Butter Granola every day as long as you eat it in moderation. 

Try it out and love it in an instant! 

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: You can keep the Peanut Butter Granola in a jar at room temperature for two weeks. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my granola not get crunchy?

There can be different factors for granola that are not crunchy. You need to cook it at the right temperature that’s not too low. Don’t make the granola too moist either. 

Avoid mixing the granola too much because it can break down the oats, making them less crunchy. Check the baking time because overcooking can make it lose its crunch. 

What ingredient makes granola stick together?

In this recipe, the peanut butter helps the oats stick together better. The honey sweetener’s thick and sticky texture also forms clusters in the oats. There are plenty of other binding ingredients you can add to the dish. 

How do you keep homemade granola crispy?

Let the Peanut Butter Granola cool at room temperature before serving it. Moreover, don’t add too many moist ingredients and evenly use them to coat the dry ingredients. Cook it at the right temperature for perfect doneness!

Why is my homemade granola soggy?

A soggy granola can be due to too much moisture in the mixture. You should also wait for it to cool before serving to crispen it up. It can also be caused by a lack of cooking time.