This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kraft Peanut Butter for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
Granola is one of my all-time favourite foods. I love it almost as much as I love peanut butter. Since I’m such a huge fan of granola and I love peanut butter more than anything, it was only natural to put the two together in this super simple peanut butter granola recipe! You only need a handful of natural, everyday ingredients such as Kraft 100% All-Natural Peanut Butter and you’ll be ready to bake up this amazing peanut butter granola.
Natural Peanut Butter
Natural peanut butter is the way to go, guys. If you’re not familiar with natural peanut butter, it should contain just 1 ingredient: peanuts. Sometimes it might have 2 ingredients such as peanuts and salt, but nothing more. Natural peanut butter is healthy, nutritious, a great source of energy and delivers the best peanut butter flavour.
MY LATEST VIDEOSI teamed up with Kraft Peanut Butter to create this recipe and I’d have to say, I love their new line of all-natural of peanut butters! I’m completely obsessed with the sea salt flavour. It’s amazingly creamy and the hint of sea salt flavour is perfect.
The base Smooth and Crunchy are made with 100% peanuts, that’s it! The flavour and texture of both is delicious. I’m really impressed and coming from a peanut butter connoisseur, that’s saying a lot.
Tips for Using Natural Peanut Butter
Because 100% natural peanut butter doesn’t contain added oils or sugar, the natural oils separate from the peanuts when it’s stored. Don’t be surprised when you open a container of natural peanut butter and all you see is oil.
For best results, when you bring home natural peanut butter, place it upside down in the cupboard before using. Once you open it, stir it well then store it upside down in the fridge. This helps the oil stayed mixed.
Customize This Granola
The best part about this peanut butter granola is you can customize it by adding your favourite extra ingredients!
The last batch I made, I added unsweetened shredded coconut, pecans and cacao nibs. It was incredible!
Peanut Butter Granola Add-In Options
- raisins, dried cranberries or chopped dates
- goji berries or mulberries
- sunflower seeds, pepitas, hemp seeds or chia seeds
- peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans or any other nut
- coconut chips or shredded coconut
- banana chips
- any chopped dried fruit such as mango, apple or apricot
- chocolate chips, cacao nibs or chopped dark chocolate
- anything else you can think of!
To further customize this granola, you can make it with any of the Kraft All-Natural Peanut Butters: Smooth, Crunchy, Sea Salt or Honey!
Super Simple Peanut Butter Granola
So, what makes this peanut butter granola super simple? Well, you only need 4 ingredients plus sea salt to make it and it’s very easy to prepare in just one bowl. All you’ll need is Kraft 100% All-Natural Peanut Butter, rolled oats, sea salt, pure maple syrup and coconut oil. That’s it!
The combination of natural peanut butter and rolled oats make this granola a wholesome breakfast when paired with almond milk and sliced banana or fresh berries. When mixed in a bowl with a splash of almond milk it’s to-die-for as the peanut butter flavour melds with the milk….omg, guys. It’s crazy good.
It’s also amazing layered with coconut yogurt and topped with berries in a peanut butter granola parfait. It can even be added to trail mix and taken on the road for a hike.
With all-natural ingredients like Kraft Peanut Butter, you can go ahead dig in and feel good about it! Enjoy!
PrintPeanut Butter Granola
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
4 cups (375 g) rolled oats
1/2 cup (125 g) Kraft 100% All-Natural Peanut Butter
1/4 cup (75 g) pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons (45 g) melted coconut oil
1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
All all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20 minutes. Flip granola using a spatula. Bake for another 20 minutes. Keep on eye on it after 12-15 minutes to make sure it doesn’t burn. It should be golden brown when it’s done.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on the pan before storing.
Once it’s cool, mix in any desired add-ins then store in an air-tight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 303
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Protein: 9 g
Discover more about Kraft 100% All-Natural Peanut Butter at kraftcanada.com.
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona
Yum! Can’t go wrong with a combination of two delicious foods. I’m going to give this recipe a try this weekend.
Deryn
Yay! Let me know how you like it! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Holly
Not a peanut butter fan (shocker, I know!), but this looks incredible!
Deryn
You could always use almond butter if you prefer!! It is pretty incredible!
Nathan
Ah this looks amazing! I definintely need to start using natural peanut butter more often (I always hate how the oils separate). Great tip of storing it upside down.
Deryn
Natural PB is the way to go for sure, so much better! Storing it upside down really helps…shouldn’t have to stir much if at all after that! Enjoy 🙂
Allie
How long would this granola last for in the pantry? 🙂
Deryn
I would say up to a month or so in an air tight container. Make sure it’s completely cool before storing.
Margaret
Any recommendations for a non-nut or seed oil substitution? We have some nasty food allergies, but peanuts are okay, so I am thrilled to find this recipe. Would it work with olive oil?
I appreciate any ideas!
Deryn
I think it would be fine with olive oil. Avocado oil should be okay too.
Lori
just made it – delicious! thank you!
★★★★★
Deryn
That’s awesome, Lori!! So glad you liked it! And thanks for the reminder that I need to make a batch. 😉