Peanut Butter Granola
Late this morning I wrapped up the freelance project that I started yesterday that involved preparing and photographing a large handful of peanut butter-heavy recipes. (My dream!)
The final recipe I made stole my heart and I just had to share it with you guys! Though I have my fair share of recipe flops and think of myself as more of a kitchen “experimenter” than a real baker or a cook, sometimes I get lucky and my experiments yield something delicious.
Hello peanut butter granola!
I’m not sure what the best part about this recipes is… the peanut butter flavor or the fact that the entire process of preparing and baking it took less than 15 minutes.
Either way, it’s definitely worth a try! I literally ate the entire batch I made over the course of the morning. (Sadie got a few bites too for being my sous chef.)
Peanut Butter Granola (Makes four 1/4 c. servings)
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. oats
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine peanut butter and honey in a bowl and microwave until peanut butter melts (approximately 20 seconds). Stir.
- Stir cinnamon and vanilla into peanut butter and honey mixture.
- Add oats and stir until oats are completely covered in peanut butter mixture.
- Spread out oat mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and bake for 7 – 8 minutes until granola is slightly browned.
- Let cool until granola is crunchy.
Lunch
Lunch today came a little later than usual since the granola did a good job of keeping me relatively full through my normal lunch time.
Eventually I dug into the fridge to assess my lunch options and pulled out a leftover chicken sausage from last night’s dinner.
Served atop a toasted bun with all the fixings and a side of cucumber slices and carrot sticks, this lunch was rockin’!
I’ve now been hit with an intense desire to go to a baseball game. But not for the game. I want a ballpark hot dog and some peanuts for dinner! And a side of cotton candy.
Yum!






peanut butter granola sounds so goood and so dangerous (bc I WILL eat it all in one sitting!! )
but thanks anyway! im so making it
lisa
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That’s so fun that you’ve been hired to create some recipes! I’m jealous. That granola looks seriously good. I mean, adding peanut butter to anything takes it over the top. I’m totally making some of this this weekend!
Amy @ Elephant Eats
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I LLOVE This GRANOLA! what cud go wrong with pb and oats baked?!
Carrie
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Mmmm this sounds so delicious! And so quick and simple.
I can’t believe you’re still craving ballpark peanuts after all the PB you’ve been working with!
Liv @ The Salty n’ Sweet
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That granola would be the perfect afternoon snack right now!
Cait @ UrbanFencepost
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Wow, I think I may have to try making granola for the first time. Looks simple enough that even I can do it!
Michelle
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Oh wow I think I am going to have to make that granola…since I started my blog a few days ago I’ve actually had the desire to make things in the kitchen. This is knew for me!
Lindsay@InSweetnessandInHealth
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Yummy I wish I could make this right now, I will most certainly be making it this week. Just out of curiosity were you making all of your own recipes for this project or did you have ones to go by?
forloveofcarrots
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umm peanut butter granola? Yes please!
YUM!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food
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Great recipe! I love granola, the peanut butter is a great idea
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie)
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I love that your recipe is simple with no oils or sugar! The pictures turned out gorgeous as well!
Cara @ EAT. PRAY. RUN.
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That chicken sausage looks sooo good! I’m def gonna have to pick some of that up!
Amy
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That granola looks delicious! Plus, it’s definitely much healthier than store-bought granola… thanks for recipe I’ll have to try out this baby soon!
Erin @ Naturally Addicted
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Aah, that sounds amazing! Honey + PB …I’m in! Sounds like a great idea for breakfast tomorrow….or a lil’ snack later this evening
Paige – Everyday Belle
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Yum! I bet it would be great with some dark chocolate chips thrown in too!
I love all of your recipes!
Jessica @brighteyesandbushytales
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YESSSSSSS! I cannot WAIT to make this =)
Erin
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thanks for this. I’ve been looking for a great granola recipe.
alex
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Peanut butter granola sounds and looks amazing! Plus, it seems very easy to make too! I am definitely going to try this!
Hope
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Oh that recipe could be equally delish with AB instead of PB! Thanks
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife
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Ooooo I’m definitely going to try to make that…..afforadable to since I already have the ingredients on hand! Thanks Julie
Btw, just wanted to let you know that I’ve loved reading your blog even more now (didn’t know that was possible since I loved it before also), since you’ve left your job. Your blog content is awesome, I love how you post 3 times a day, and the way you write and the topics are always fun to read. You truly have a gift for writing and I’m so happy for you that you can make this your job and fulfill your passions b/c this is where you’re meant to be
Shayla
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Shayla Reply:
June 14th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
oops typo! *affordable too
Shayla
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I am excited to make the granola and experiment with different additions like chocolate
Anna
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Those tomatoes almost look technicolor they’re so bright!!! I love granola so I’ll be sure to try these. I might have to add some chocolate chips, though!!!
Cat @Breakfast to Bed
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Yum! when I get a hot dog craving it’s like the most intense craving ever, you’d think I was pregnant or something!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
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Wow girl, you truly do love peanut butter!
So do I, so boy so I ever appreciate these delicious looking recipes. Yum.
Your lunch looks so yummy too…it really makes me want a turkey dog.
Hayley @ hayley daily
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Peanut butter granola sounds delish!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
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I got all excited about the granola recipe, tummy gurgling with a craving, until you mentioned hotdogs. Any chance I can join you at that ball game???
Christine (cook the story)
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I made almost the exact recipe (measurements were different) last week – and I threw in some silvered almonds for a little pizzazz. I was so sad when I ate it all – it’s so delicious!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles
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I am totally going to make this! Thanks for sharing
Ruthie Hart
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Oh this recipe will be made STAT! I love peanut butter!
Lindsey
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Will definitely try this out immediately!!! Great recipe!
Gen
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That sounds/looks/probably is so easy! Gonna try it tonight
Monika @ Powered by Paprika
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I am so making that granola the afternoon. I’ve been meaning to make some for awhile, and with a recipe this easy, it’s definitely going to happen today! Thanks!
Amber @ Stop and Smell the Wildflowers
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Oh this recipe is a keeper, and a MUST HAVE! I will be making it (and eating all of it) tomorrow!!
Julia
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PB granola? That sounds yummy!
Danielle
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What a fantastic recipe!!! Total keeper and a GREAT way to use up all the oats I have in my house.
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio
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I’m going to a baseball game tonight too! And I’ve been looking forward to that ballpark hotdog allllll day!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries
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Tasty and easy to make granola, I’ll be sure to try this! Thanks for sharing.
I also love going to baseball games for the food and maybe a couple innings of the game
Chelsea M
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I need to make this recipe immediately! Can’t really go wrong combining granola and peanut butter!
Brenda
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I immediately made this granola right after reading the recipe
I had all the ingredients on hand, and was in need of a snack, so I can’t wait to see how it turns out! thank you
Laura Fredlund
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I need this granola right now! I might just be making it this weekend in a larger amount.
Alisa @ Running with Knives
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Mmmmm delicious and simple recipe!! It would prob. rock even more with peanut chunks
Ellie@fitforthesoul
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Oh WOW! I’m definitely making this tonight!!
Kristine
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I think it would good to try this granola with a different sweetner, like maple syrup or agave nectar to keep it vegan, than use it on top of banana soft-serve for a seriously delicious dessert. Thanks for the idea Julie
Shady
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gotta add cracker jacks to the baseball order! though i think my fav part has always been digging out the cheesy prize in the box…but i’m a sucker for dorky stuff like that. that chicken sausage dog though looks so delicious!!
Cait’s a Runnerchick
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love this recipe i’m sure it would be great with other nut butters as well!
kate
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That granola sounds fabulous–and so simple! Nothing better than a recipe with a short list of ingredients!
Abby
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looks awesome and sooo easy (best part)! im majorly craving a hot dog now…that looks soo yummy
Amy
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This sounds fabulous!
Rose
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Can not wait to try the peanut butter granola. Anything with peanut butter that takes less than 15 mintutes is AWESOME!!!! Woo hoo!
STUFT Mama
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Peanut butter covered anything is awesome!
Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill
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I LOVE baseball games for the soft serve that they dish out in the little baseball hats.. It’s so good it’s unreal !
Sarah
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Yum! I went through a peanut butter granola phase..it’s also so good with crumbled banana chips! Peanut butter and banana granola!!
Gillian
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 14th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Oh that sounds like a fantastic addition!
peanutbutterfingers
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O MY WORD! this is the granola recipe I have been waiting all my life…
seriously, its simple and delish!
I am making it…. now! It would probs be reallyreally good with jams to
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
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I’m making that granola very soon! I’m excited that I have all the ingredients!!!
Parita
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I will definitly try out that recipe! Sounds delicious!
Niki (Life’s a Payne)
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Julie, just made the granola- delish! I did have to cook it for a while longer though. 15 mins at 325. then I put it under the low broiler for about five mins, stirring every min. that did the trick.
great recipe like always! keep them coming!
Whitney
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 14th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
So glad you liked it! I guess my oven is super hot. Thanks for the note about the temperature!
peanutbutterfingers
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 14th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Also, quick question… did you make the amount I suggested or perhaps double it? Just trying to figure it out!
peanutbutterfingers
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Amanda Reply:
June 14th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Hi Julie, I also made this tonight! Made 1.5 times your recipe and did it for about 9-10 mins at 325. Turned out perfect … and SO delicious!
Amanda
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 15th, 2011 at 7:24 am
So glad you liked it!!
peanutbutterfingers
Whitney Reply:
June 15th, 2011 at 8:36 am
I made the same amount that you did. Maybe my oven is the troublemaker! Either way, it was awesome!
Whitney
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This looks yummy. Sounds like a quick and easy – delicious granola recipe with only a few ingredients!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
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I will be making that granola…It will be yummy in ice cream!
Whitney
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I just made this, and LOVED it! Thank you!!
Brooke
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Julie! Have you tried PB2???
http://www.bellplantation.com/
I ordered it from netrition.com and it taste SO unbelievable with 1/4 calories, etc. Check it out
Ashley
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 14th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Yes! I like the chocolate flavored one!
peanutbutterfingers
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Holy granola! That looks really good!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
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I just made your granola and its fantastic! Ive already had some with yogurt and fruit, and am tempted to add in some chocolate chips for a dessert style!
Thanks for the great recipe!
Samantha
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I am making this granola tomorrow! Seriously, it is going to be the reason I get out of bed.
Lily
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Love granola! I am making some tomorrow!
Tracy @ Commit to Fit
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I just made this granola and now I am wondering if I should melt some chocolate and drizzle it over the granola or turn it into granola balls or something!
Katy
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The granola looks so tasty! And I especially love that all the ingredients are fairly common and just so happen to be stocked in my pantry
Carey @ Positively Blonde
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OMG I just had to say that your granola looks incredible!!! Ok…now back to the beach.
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life
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I have all of these ingredients! I can’t wait to make it. Peanut butter and granola are my favorite!
Alaina
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Omg… That granola looks uh-mazing! May have to try this one….
On a side note: have you seen/tried Yonanas? Makes frozen bananas into an ice cream-like treat! Thought it might be right up your alley…. Saw it in In Style and heard a demo on Cosmo Radio today. I’m going to have to get it!
Kelly
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There’s nothing better than a ball park hotdog! I am taking my dad to a Twins game this weekend, dome dog is for sure on my list of eats at the park! I’ll be thinking of you
Mac
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This looks & sounds SO good- I’m so going to make it! This with chocolate soy milk (or on top of a choc smoothie) could possibly me the best breakfast..ever!
Khushboo
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hi julie,
i recently came across the world of healthy living blogs and have been enthralled! your pb granola recipe inspired my first recipe post (http://www.runningoncoffee.com/easy-peasie-recipe-cranberry-almond-butter-gr). i didn’t have creamy pb so used almond butter instead. thanks so much for being an inspiration! i love reading your posts
til next time,
mai
mai
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I always love the idea of granola, but I’m a volume eater so I don’t tend to eat it. But this looks delicious!
Amber K
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Oh, yum! I made this last night and it was FANTASTIC! Thank you for the recipe!
Kerry
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Julie & hubby ….
Hi on Wednesday.
Re Those unwelcome pests …. I feel for you.
It’s almost impossible to “clean the place up” when you are living among these dirty creatures. They love warm environments …. breed so quickly it’s unreal. Very scary too. I HATE THEM. They made our life miserable for almost a year. Finally …. we got rid of each and every “Mickey & MINNIE” …. + friends and all their relatives. Thank you Lord.
Until 8/1 ….. when you will be g-o-n-e …. set traps in all corners and on top of appliances …. fridge, etc. w/just a little bit of peanut (yeah … they love pb) butter on each trap.
Make 150% certain there is NO garbage …. and nothing …. absolutely nothing is on the floor in terms of food items. No drinks …. sodas, etc. They will eat anything. Even each other. (gasp)
When mice cannot find YOUR food to eat, they will definitely go for the trap. Sorry. It’s either YOU …. or them. Personally, I like you better!
I know what a horribly uncomfortable feeling it is to have them running around. Like I said …. scary.
Best of ….
P.S. Granola looks great …. but w/grub and you know what …. can’t focus on food.
Marcee …… ILLINOIS
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Hi Julie! This sounds so simple but soooo good. Do you think it would be okay if you used crunchy peanut butter though? That’s all I have right now.
Emilee
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Wow! After I read this post last night I was in my kitchen and making the granola within 5 minutes! It is soo delicious! Mine took a bit longer to cook too, just a few minutes more than yours.
I totally just warmed a bit of it up in the microwave for a few seconds with some chocolate chips and used it to top my vanilla frozen yogurt. AMAZING!
Maggie
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uhhhhh… debating on if i have time to make and then eat this before bed or if I MUST wait until tomorrow..
LOOKS AMAZINNNNGGGGGGGG
Sarah
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I made this granola with a few subs… delicious!!!
melissa
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will quick oats work?
chelsea
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 20th, 2011 at 6:55 am
I’m not really sure, but I know most regular granola is made with standard oats.
peanutbutterfingers
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I am definitely making this peanut butter granola this week, and will probably end up demolishing it in one go, but it looks worth it!
PoweredbyPeanutButter
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I just made a batch and its sooooo delish! I did chunky pb and chopped almonds for a little extra crunch…perfection!
Sarah
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I made a batch of this last night and it was so delicious! Will be making it again and again and again…
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Danielle
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ah just made the granola (with agave rather than honey) and snacked my way through the wholeeee pan. SO GOOD!!!
Meghan N
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so i tried to make this and my peanut butter would not melt? it’s unsalted organic from TJ’s….help? just ruined a cup of PB?!
Bryn
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 24th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
hmm… i made mine with normal pb… skippy natural. i’m assuming your pb may not have been creamy enough?
peanutbutterfingers
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I made this recipe with sunflower seed butter, but I think I burned it! Is there a trick to making sure it doesn’t burn? Should I flip it half way through?
Cindy
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I made the peanut butter granola yesterday for a road trip & it was awesome! I sprinkled sliced almonds on top right when it came out of the oven!
Carrie
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So I finally got a chance to make this last night. Just one question…did you intend for us to STOP eating this? Because it just isn’t possible!
I tossed about a scoop of vanilla protein powder in mine and MAN, OH MAN! It tastes like a peanut butter cookie.
Katie
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I Just made this using Better N Butter as opposed to regular butter and it was amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jessica @ Bake a Little
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I just made a batch of this and then some chocolate granola as well and mixed them! I’m calling it my Reese’s pieces granola aka HEAVEN. This recipe is great though!
Kristin
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I made this granola and loved it!
I have a photography blog that I posted a picture on, but nothing special.
http://stevisayler.com/?p=204
Thanks for the great recipe, keep ‘em coming!
Stevi
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Wow..I know the recipe says to let cool until crunchy, but man oh man, I cannot keep my hands off! This is insanely delicious! And since I made a batch of the nutella granola just before, I couldn’t help eating them together. The crunch from the cooled nutella batch and the creamy peanutbuttery flavor from the warm batch are too good together! *happy dance*
dee
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I love this granola. I made it twice so far and it’s like heaven!
Damjana
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My peanut butter granola is baking as I type! I could, however, have skipped the baking part! Yummy
Jillian
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So I’ve made this granola three times now, and it seems the only issue I’ve had with it is that it’s gone way to freakin fast. It’s like the crack of granola. I absolutely love this stuff and it’s so dang easy to make. Thanks for the recipe, Julie! Please post more recipes like this.
TeenyLittleSuperChef
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I just made your granola and it’s amazing good! Thank you for a healthy and easy snack/meal!! I had a serving with Greek yogurt
xoxo
Juju
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