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.
peanut butter granola in a bowl
Combine the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract and salt. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats
peanut butter granola in a bowl
Stir until everything is well coated.
peanut butter granola on a baking sheet
Spread the granola mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet.
peanut butter granola on a baking sheet
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it begins to brown on the edges.
peanut butter granola on a baking sheet
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle in the chocolate chips.
peanut butter granola in a bowl
Let it cool completely before breaking into clusters.

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.

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peanut butter granola in a bowl

Peanut Butter Cup Granola

★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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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

Units Scale
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and salt.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until everything is well coated.
  4. Spread the granola mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it begins to brown on the edges.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle in the chocolate chips.

  7. Let it cool completely before breaking into clusters.