Peanut Butter Cup Granola
This peanut butter cup granola is made with creamy peanut butter and a touch of honey then studded with dark chocolate chips for an irresistible snack! These crunchy clusters are delicious on top of your favorite smoothie or yogurt bowl, or you can enjoy it by the handful.
Ingredients and Substitution
- Oats– You’ll want to use old-fashioned or rolled oats and not quick-cooking oats or steel-cut oats. If you’re gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
- Peanut butter– I recommend using creamy peanut butter, but crunchy peanut butter works, too! Keep in mind if your peanut butter is unsalted or heavily salted, you may want to adjust the salt to taste.
- Honey– I used honey for sweetener, but maple syrup or agave work well if you wanted to make this recipe vegan.
- Vanilla– A little vanilla helps enhance the sweetness.
- Chocolate chips– I prefer mini chocolate chips, so you get a tiny bit of chocolate in every bite, but you can use regular chips or even chopped dark chocolate if you prefer. I’ve also made this with cacao nibs for a less sweet version.
Tips for Making Granola
- Be sure to keep the oven temperature low. I keep an oven thermometer in my oven because it has a tendency to run hot. If your oven gets too hot, the granola will burn before it gets crunchy.
- Combine the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil first, then stir in the oats. This makes it easier to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Don’t add the chocolate chips until the granola has been removed from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes, then add the chocolate chips. Let it continue to sit until cooled completely.
- If you’re looking for more granola recipes, try my oil free granola, chia almond granola, or oatmeal cookie granola.
How to Store Granola
Store your homemade granola in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and crispy texture. It can be kept at room temperature for up to two weeks. Since this granola contains chocolate chips, be sure it stays in a cool place so the chocolate doesn’t melt.
PrintPeanut Butter Cup Granola
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This peanut butter cup granola is made with creamy peanut butter and a touch of honey then studded with dark chocolate chips for an irresistible snack! These crunchy clusters are delicious on top of your favorite smoothie or yogurt bowl, or you can enjoy it by the handful.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey (or agave)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it begins to brown on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle in the chocolate chips.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into clusters.
This looks delicious! I’m obsessed with granola, and my husband loves PB & chocolate. Love that you can make this with cacao nibs. I’m definitely going to try it!
I must make this! My favorite peanut butter is involved and yes, I am ready for cacao nibs!
Ha! What an amazing quiz/test! And so true. I’m curious about the kombucha comparison though!? I loooove kombucha and always drink my coffee black…. But I already knew I’m a cacao nib fan (although I’m a massive sweet tooth when it comes to desserts). Love the easiness of this recipe – thanks!
Haha I don’t think it has anything to do with the taste of kombucha but if you’re the type of person to enjoy trying kombucha then you’re probably the type to enjoy trying cacao nibs!
Peanut butter and chocolate is for sure one of my favorite flavor combinations!! Also love a good corn chip and salsa 😉
This looks fantastic! I have to say, I’m not the BIGGEST chocolate fan, but I’m down for it when it’s paired with peanut butter 😉
I have a feeling this recipe would make perfect holiday presents wrapped in mason jars & ribbon 🙂
★★★★★
Over the last year I have started replacing chocolate chips with cacao nibs and I LOVE it! I love the idea of adding in cacao nibs to granola… yum!!
I don’t know why I was so slow to try them but I literally just got them (from Amazon, haha) a couple of weeks ago!
I haven’t made my own granola in so long. I love the flavour combo here. 🙂
Hell yeah to black coffee, kombucha and cacao nibs! I’ve been so into making my own granola for the past few months and this one looks so easy and delicious. Plus, those clusters!
Sounds like we have similar taste buds!!
This looks delicious! Peanut butter and chocolate is just the best combo ever!