How to make peanut butter granola | Simple homemade granola recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides similar creaminess with less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor with a vegan option.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and add crunch.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: no fruit

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor without added sugars.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt.

In a small saucepan, heat peanut butter and honey over low heat until melted and smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and mix well until evenly coated.

Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.

Once cooled, break into clusters and mix in dried fruit if desired.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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