Peanut Butter Granola (Oil-Free!)
This easy Peanut Butter Granola is crunchy, slightly sweet, and packed with rich peanut flavor in every bite! Made with wholesome ingredients and no refined oil. Perfect for quick breakfasts, yogurt parfaits, or straight out of the jar!
Servings: 5 (1 cup servings)
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (GF if desired)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (creamy, natural)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Optional add-ins after baking:
- Vegan chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place parchment paper (or Silpat) on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until melted and combined. Remove pan from heat.
- Then add the vanilla, almond extract (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Stir.
- Then add the oats and almond flour. Stir well to thoroughly combine.
- Add the granola mixture to your lined baking sheet and slightly spread out. (It doesn’t have to be completely spread out – keeping some together will create clusters.)
- Bake for about 25-28 minutes total, stirring occasionally. (I bake for 10 minutes, stir, bake for 10 more minutes, stir again, then bake for 5-8 minutes.) Watch it closely, especially during the last stretch, so it doesn't burn. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the sheet pan before storing.*
Notes
*Texture: The granola will be soft when it comes out of the oven, but gradually hardens as it cools.
Storing: After it completely cools (about 25-30 minutes), store in a sealed container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. We enjoy ours within 5-7 days.
Almond flour: I use blanched, super-fine almond flour. (But natural works too.)
Yield: Recipe makes about 5 cups granola.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 351 kcal | Carbohydrates: 43 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Potassium: 265 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 16 g | Vitamin A: 1 IU | Vitamin C: 0.01 mg | Calcium: 74 mg | Iron: 2 mg
