Peanut Butter Granola Recipe | Recipes by Carina

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.

Measure out 2 cups of old fashioned oats and pour them into a medium sized mixing bowl.

Add about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the oats (optional).

Add in some unsalted peanuts for texture, using roasted or blanched peanuts.

Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients together until combined and set the bowl aside.

Measure out 1/2 cup of crunchy peanut butter and pour it into a small sized saucepan.

Add 1/3 cup of honey or maple syrup to the saucepan with the peanut butter.

Add a touch of vanilla extract to the saucepan.

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the peanut butter and honey/maple syrup have melted together.

Pour the melted mixture over the oats and stir until fully combined, ensuring there are no dry patches.

Pour the mixture onto a lined baking sheet, spreading it into a thin layer.

Bake in a 150 Celsius (300 Fahrenheit) oven for about 15-20 minutes or until just starting to get golden brown.

Stir the granola once halfway through cooking time, if desired.

Leave the granola to cool completely before breaking it up.

Store the granola in an airtight container for about a week.

Cooking Techniques

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