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Peanut Butter Granola

A crunchy peanut butter granola recipe, which is refined sugar free and gluten-free, making it a great breakfast choice for both kids and adults alike. Naturally sweetened with honey, it keeps tummies nice and full until lunchtime
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 185kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Baking Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Kitchen Scales

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 200 g Oats
  • 40 g Flaked Almonds
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 100 g Peanut Butter
  • 80 g Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160°fan/350F/Gas 4) and line a 30 x 20cm baking tin with baking paper.
  • Weigh out the oats, flaked almonds and cinnamon into a large bowl, and set aside.
  • In a pan, melt together the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil and vanilla bean paste, on a low heat.
  • Pour the melted peanut butter mixture into the oats and stir until the oats are coated.
  • Spoon the mixture into the baking tin and press down with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Take out of the oven and mix the granola with a spoon, before pressing back down and returning to the oven for the final 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Leave to cool in the tin, before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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Notes

Variations:
  • Instead of flaked almonds, you could add chopped unsalted peanuts, hazelnuts or walnuts.
  • Use golden syrup or maple syrup instead of honey to make a vegan granola.
  • Add dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips.
 
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Granola
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Sodium
 
47
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
141
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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