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Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe

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This Healthy Peanut Butter Granola recipe combines wholesome quick-cooking oats with creamy peanut butter and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a nutritious, crunchy snack or breakfast topping. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and baked to perfection, this granola is easy to make and perfect for two servings.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (163 degrees C). Grease a large cookie sheet and set it aside to prepare for baking the granola.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir these ingredients together and set aside.
  3. Melt Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe dish or on the stovetop, gently melt the creamy peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) together until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
  4. Add Vanilla: Remove the melted mixture from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste to infuse extra aroma and flavor.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Add the dry oats mixture into the wet peanut butter mixture and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
  6. Spread on Baking Sheet: Evenly spread the granola mixture onto the prepared greased cookie sheet, making sure it is in a single layer for uniform baking.
  7. Bake Granola: Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring gently once halfway through to ensure even browning. Test doneness by taking a small portion out and letting it cool—if it hardens, the granola is ready.
  8. Cool Down: Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to sit on the sheet until it has cooled completely and hardened.
  9. Serve: Once cooled, break the granola apart into clusters and enjoy as a snack or breakfast topping.

Notes

  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • Store leftover granola in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
  • For added variety, consider mixing in nuts, dried fruits, or seeds after baking.
  • Be sure not to over-bake to avoid burning the natural sugars in the granola.

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