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Homemade Granola

Homemade granola with almonds, brown sugar, and peanut butter beats any store-bought version! Try this easy recipe for a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar, Homemade Granola, Peanut Butter
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine 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.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread evenly on large cookie sheet with edge. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Stir 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.

Notes

  • You can stir in chocolate chips after the granola has cooled.
  • Store in airtight containers once it has completed cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 563mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g