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Published: February 20, 2020 | Last Updated: February 20, 2020 | Author: Lois

Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola filled with almonds, brown sugar and peanut butter! There’s no going back to the store version once you’ve tasted this!  Let me show you how to make this very delicious breakfast or snack recipe in your own kitchen. 

Homemade Granola with Peanut Butter from WOS

Homemade Granola with Peanut Butter

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This Recipe for Homemade Granola has been updated since it first appeared in 2011 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them! 

Here’s what the photos looked like back in 2011. I think you’ll agree that this post really needed to be updated! 

Homemade Granola process photos.

Recipe for Homemade Granola

This is a pretty basic recipe for homemade granola. Meaning, you can add your favorite stir in’s to the granola after it has baked and cooled. 

I like to keep the recipe pretty simple, but please feel free to add raisins, dried fruit or even mini chocolate chips. If you do add chocolate chips, you’re going to want to wait until the granola is completely cooled or they will melt. Anything is possible when you make a recipe from scratch at home in your own kitchen. 

One year I even made homemade granola to give as gifts to family and friends. I think it makes a very nice hostess gift as well. 

Helpful Kitchen Tools

  • Baking Trays
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mason Jars or air-tight containers to store the granola
  • Wide Mouth Funnel – trust me, you want one of these to help you get the granola into the mason jars without it going all over the counter top. 

Ingredients: 

Dry Ingredients

  • Old-Fashioned Oats
  • Chopped Peanuts
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Slivered Almonds

Wet Ingredients

  • Melted Butter
  • Peanut Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract
Ingredients for Homemade Granola with Peanut Butter

Ingredients for Homemade Granola with Peanut Butter.

Directions: 

Combine the dry ingredients in large bowl and set aside. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in 15 – 30 second intervals until it is completely melted.

Then add in the peanut butter and brown sugar. Continue heating in the microwave in 15 second intervals to  heat up the peanut butter long enough to make mixing easier.

How to Combine the Wet Ingredients for Homemade Granola

How to Combine the Wet Ingredients for Homemade Granola

How to Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients

Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix thoroughly. Spread evenly on large baking sheet that has an edge. 

How to Add the Wet Ingredients to the Dry Ingredients for Homemade Granola

How to Add the Wet Ingredients to the Dry Ingredients for Homemade Granola

How to Bake the Granola

Bake the granola in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove the baking tray, stir the granola, then bake for another 15 minutes.

Stir granola once more and cook for 15 more minutes (for a total of 45 minutes).

Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Baked Homemade Granola in Baking Tray

Baked Homemade Granola in Baking Tray

What can I make with Homemade Granola

This granola is perfect for enjoying as is for a snack or with a bowl of yogurt or as cereal with fruit. I like to add it to the top of applesauce that’s been heated in the microwave for 30 seconds. 

Easy Granola Recipe for yogurt.

How to Store Homemade Granola

  • Once the granola has cooled, you can store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh. 
  • I like to store my homemade granola in mason jars. They work great at keeping everything fresh and look great in my pantry. 
  • You can also freeze the granola in a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe bag for up to 4 months. 

Is Homemade Granola Healthy for You?

YES! Many store-bought granola recipes are made up of a combination of healthy and not-so-healthy ingredients. Which is why it’s important and so much better for you to make it homemade. That way you can control exactly what goes into the granola.

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Granola made with peanut butter, almonds.

More Easy Delicious Breakfast Recipes: 

  • Banana Nut Bread 
  • Homemade Blueberry Muffins
  • How to Give Homemade Granola as Gifts
  • Chocolate Chip Pecan Granola

Homemade Granola with Peanut Butter from WOS

Homemade Granola

Yield: 4 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Homemade GranolaΒ filled with almonds, brown sugar and peanut butter! There’s no going back to the store version once you’ve tasted this!Β 

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and set aside.
  3. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in 15 - 30 second intervals until it is completely melted.
  4. Then add in the peanut butter and brown sugar. Continue heating in the microwave in 15 second intervals to  heat up the peanut butter long enough to make mixing easier.
  5. Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix thoroughly.
  6. Spread evenly on large cookie sheet with edge. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir granola, then bake for another 15 minutes.
  8. Stir granola once more and cook for 15 more minutes (for a total of 45 minutes).
  9. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.







Notes

You can stir in chocolate chips after the granola has cooled.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 283Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 563mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 5gSugar: 7gProtein: 9g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast


Homemade Granola in mason jars and small bowl.


24 Comments

About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Tina Larson says

    June 11, 2020 at 10:22 am

    What can I substitute for the nuts? Or what modification do I need to make

    Reply
    • Lois says

      June 20, 2020 at 10:06 pm

      You could leave the nuts out, although, I’ve never made this recipe without the nuts. Let me know how it works for you. Thank you for visiting.

      Reply
  2. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    March 2, 2020 at 11:56 am

    You had me hooked the minute you listed peanut butter. Sounds so yummy! Pinned to try out. Thanks for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  3. Julie Briones says

    February 27, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    This look so yummy! I’m here by way of Waste Not Wednesday… hope we get to see this at Tuesday Turn About, too! πŸ˜‰ PInned!

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    February 26, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    That sounds so delicious. I have made granola once and while I loved it, I lost my recipe. I like that this one has peanut butter in it. Pinned.

    Reply
  5. mickeydownunder says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:26 am

    G'day! WOW! Admire your homemade recipes going on Lois! Very healthy! YUM!
    Cheers! Joanne
    http://whatsonthelist.net

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    July 4, 2012 at 3:33 am

    I love that you posted this. I been turning regular recipes into low carb, and I love granola and so happy you have this recipe. It will be so easy for me to change and I can enjoy granola again. Thanks alot πŸ™‚ Heather

    Reply
  7. Gareth says

    December 22, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    This looks good! Christian and I love granola, but I haven't been in the mood to make it in a long time. I'll give this recipe a try.

    Reply
  8. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:06 am

    Oh this looks so delicious and sounds so easy! Just my kind of recipe!! I am making a bunch of goodies this week to fill my "goodie baskets" that I give each year and this looks like such a great recipe to make and tuck inside them. Thanks!!

    Reply
  9. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says

    December 18, 2011 at 6:23 am

    Your granola looks so good. I know all about the timer, too, LOL!

    Reply
  10. Emily says

    December 17, 2011 at 8:09 am

    Homemade granola is the best and yours sounds especially delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  11. Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says

    December 17, 2011 at 6:33 am

    I've never made granola, it sounds pretty easy to do and much less expensive than buying it already made! Thanks for the recipe, Lois. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  12. Blondee says

    December 17, 2011 at 2:50 am

    YUM! we love granola here, too. πŸ™‚

    I have a question for you, since so many of your recipes are divine…have you ever made fruitcake confections? We are trying that this week and if you have a tried and true recipe, I would love pointers!!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  13. Chatty Crone says

    December 17, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I love granola, but I do think I'd skip the coconut! sandie

    Reply
  14. Thistle Cove Farm says

    December 17, 2011 at 12:10 am

    I love granola…warm in winter and cold in summer; this looks like a great recipe.

    Reply
  15. Frances Pittman says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    This sounds wonderful!!! It has made my to-do list for the weekend.

    Thanks!!

    Reply
  16. Elena says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Your granola looks so yummy! It reminds me of home. My mom used to make granola all the time:)

    Reply
  17. ArtyMarti says

    December 16, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    I always make some granola before I go on a trip. It is such a handy snack.

    Reply
  18. Sharon says

    December 16, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    That sure does look yummy and I love granola.
    Like you said it got way to high priced.
    I am going to try it.
    Hugs

    Reply
  19. My Journey With Candida says

    December 16, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I make granola for my Hubs and it really stays fresh for a long time…. thats if it lasts that long.

    Reply
  20. Nellie's Cozy place says

    December 16, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Morning Lois,
    wow, that looks delish. My son made some granola for his hiking trip a few years back and it was to die for too, but he purchased part of it and then added all sorts of things to it like dried bananas and can't remember what all but I loved it.
    I am gonna have to give this a try sometime. It really does look and sound great.

    Hope you are doing well sweetie,
    Merry Christmas
    Love ya, Nellie

    Reply
  21. LDH says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    Looks so good, Lois! Fun stopping by this morning πŸ™‚

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    December 16, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Lois,

    Thanks for the recipe. I'm always looking for new granola ones. Some are great and some AREN'T. By the way, none of my business, where are you guys stationed? I saw in the garden archives something about Ft. Dix. but you talked about all the rain in the northwest.

    Maureen

    Reply
  23. Maple Lane says

    December 16, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Thanks for this recipe. Recently at a nearby cafe', I enjoyed her home-made granola with yogurt and it was so delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe. Have a super weekend!

    Reply

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