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This easy (oil-free!) Peanut Butter Granola recipe is so delicious and "buttery"! It's naturally sweetened with no refined sugar, and makes a great protein-rich breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)
This vegan & oil-free Peanut Butter Granola is so quick and easy to prepare!
It's only 6 ingredients, naturally sweetened, and takes about 10 minutes of preparation time. Plus it includes lots of plant-based protein and fiber, so it's a great, satisfying breakfast or snack.
Most granola recipes are weighed down by quite a bit of oil. But I found the natural oils in peanut butter and almond flour work great instead!
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Granola
For this recipe you'll toss together and then bake in the oven:
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: Be sure to use gluten-free old-fashioned oats if needed. I purchase organic when possible.
- Peanut butter: I use creamy and natural. You could also try substituting the peanut butter with other nut butter or seed butter. (I haven't tested this however.)
- Almond flour: Most often I use Bob's Red Mill super-fine almond flour. Either blanched or un-blanched will work depending on what's available or what you have on hand. The almond flour gives the granola an extra-rich and buttery texture. (So good!)
- Pure maple syrup: This works great as a natural sweetener. Plus it adds delicious maple flavor to the granola.
- Vanilla extract: I also like to include a half teaspoon almond extract with the vanilla, but that's totally optional if you don't have it on hand.
- Ground cinnamon: I use Ceylon cinnamon.
- Salt: Just a dash of fine grain salt helps to enhance the flavors. But you can omit this if desired.
Customizing
Sweetness: I pour in one-third cup maple syrup for the sweet flavor, and also because it helps create crunchy granola clusters. But feel free to decrease if desired for a less-sweet granola.
Add-ins: After baking in the oven, you can also stir in raisins, cranberries, dried cherries or other dried fruit, vegan chocolate chips, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
Spices: Swap in your own favorite spices to this granola mixture. I use cinnamon, but you could also try pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal variation.
Want more? Check out this Pumpkin Spice Granola, Gingerbread Granola, or Nut and Seed Granola!
Serving
This homemade granola is so versatile in ways you can enjoy it! A few ideas include:
- For breakfast with almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- Quick, energizing snack
- Stirred into your favorite vegan yogurt
- In kids' lunch boxes
- As a healthy dessert
- On top of dairy-free ice cream
Storing
Store leftovers in an airtight container or mason jar. You can either keep it at room temperature or in the fridge. I find it keeps well for about one week. (Any storage time past that I'm not sure.)
Texture note: The granola will be soft when it comes out of the oven. But then it gradually hardens as it cools. Be sure to let it cool completely before storing.
For more inspiration, also browse all vegan breakfast recipes or oil-free recipes.
Peanut Butter Granola (Oil-Free!)
This oil-free granola is deliciously rich & "buttery" but made with healthy ingredients! Enjoy it for a protein-rich breakfast, snack, or even dessert.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 5 (1 cup servings)
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (I use natural)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional, or less)
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Optional add-ins after baking:
- Vegan chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, etc.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place parchment paper (or Silpat) on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When melted and combined, remove from heat. Add vanilla, almond extract (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Stir.
Then add oats and almond flour. Stir well to thoroughly combine.
Add oat mixture to lined baking sheet and slightly spread out. (It doesn’t have to be completely spread out – keeping some together will create clusters.)
Bake for 10 minutes, stir, then bake for 10 more minutes. Remove and let cool.*
Notes
*Texture: The granola will be soft when it comes out of the oven, but it gradually hardens as it cools.
Storing: After it completely cools (about 25-30 minutes), store in a sealed container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. We enjoy ours within 5-7 days.
Serving: Enjoy it with milk for breakfast, as an energizing snack, healthy dessert, or on top of ice cream or yogurt.
Yield: Recipe makes about 5 cups granola.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Granola (Oil-Free!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
351
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Potassium
265
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
%
Vitamin C
0.01
mg
%
Calcium
74
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Sodium: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Jennifer
I’ve made this a few times now, and realized I didn’t provide feedback. This is a hit! We both enjoy it and it is also the go-to recipe for my oldest daughter. She has an affinity for peanut butter, and loves this recipe. Thanks for sharing such an awesome recipe!Reply
Kaitlin
Beautiful to hear your daughter loves this too, Jennifer! Thrilled you've enjoyed it a few times - yay!
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Maria
This was fantastic and SO easy to make! I added the optional almond extract which was super tasty.Reply
Kaitlin
Great to hear, Maria!
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Julie
I have a peanut allergy, wondering if sun butter would work well in this recipe. Do you know of anyone substituting with other butters and how it turned out? It sounds amazing!
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Kaitlin McGinn
Hi Julie! I haven't personally tried other nut butters with this yet, but I'm guessing sun butter (or almond, cashew, or a blend of any of these) would work well. Would love to hear if you give it a try!
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Alison
I don't have natural peanut butter. Will Skippy work, or do I need to adjust the other amounts?
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Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
I haven't tested this with Skippy but I'm guessing it would work very well. (I think it has some sweetener in it, so you could slightly decrease the maple syrup and add more as needed but it should be fine either way).
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CK
This was an amazing granola and so easy too. My granddaughter loved helping and gobbled up a bowl full when it was done. Thank you.
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Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
I love hearing about your grandmother/granddaughter time in the kitchen - how sweet. Glad she enjoyed. Thanks for the comment!
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