This easy homemade Peanut Butter Cranberry Granola is packed full of wholesome, delicious and nutritious ingredients. You'll never go back to buying store-bought granola ever again!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This homemade granola recipe is super simple, nutritious, and irresistibly tasty. It’s great as a snack or a delicious topping. What’s the secret to its popularity?
- Wholesome ingredients - made from simple, healthy ingredients you probably already have, with no artificial extras.
- Customizable - personalize it with your favorite add-ins and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Kid-friendly - perfect for children, making it an ideal nutritious snack choice.
- Time-saving meal prep - perfect for making in large batches, it can be kept at room temperature for a convenient snack or frozen for extended shelf life.
Ingredients
Please see recipe card below for exact quantities.
- Rolled oats - old-fashioned rolled oats work best for this recipe due to their ability to hold their shape during baking.
- Chopped walnuts - feel free to use any nuts you prefer.
- Chia and sunflower seeds - similarly, you can swap these out with your favorite seeds.
- Ground cinnamon - adds a dash of cozy, warm flavor.
- Honey - this sticky sweetener helps form big, chunky granola clusters that you can break into your desired size.
- Natural peanut butter - I recommend using natural peanut butter with a smooth, drippy consistency for easy mixing. You can also use seed butter if you prefer.
- Avocado oil - helps the ingredients crisp up while baking. You can substitute with olive oil or melted coconut oil if you prefer.
- Vanilla extract - adds a hint of delicious vanilla flavor.
- Dried cranberries - feel free to replace these with your preferred dried fruits.
Instructions
STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Give it a stir.
STEP 2: Add wet ingredients to bowl, then mix thoroughly until dry ingredients are well coated.
STEP 3: Pour mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread mixture onto sheet and press down to compress into a thin layer.
STEP 4: Pre-heat oven at 300°F/149°C, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Give it a quick stir halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
STEP 5: Take it out when it's ready. Sprinkle mix-ins on top of granola, then let it cool down, untouched for 30-40 minutes.
STEP 6: When it's fully chilled, break the granola up into smaller clusters in whatever size you prefer. Store it away, and enjoy!
Storage
Homemade granola is fantastic for meal prep. You can store them away in an air-tight container (like a mason jar) for 1-2 weeks at room temperature, or in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Toasty's Tips
- Enjoy this as a tasty topping - Pair homemade granola with overnight oats, chia pudding, yogurt, or cereal.
- Enjoy this on its own as a delicious grab-and-go snack to munch on throughout the day!
- For the sticky sweetener, use maple syrup for a looser granola or honey if you prefer large, clumpy clusters.
- Feel free to swap out the nuts, seeds, and dried fruits with your favorites! It’s completely up to you.
- Instead of avocado oil, you can use olive oil or melted coconut oil if you prefer.
FAQ
I prefer big, clumpy granola clusters, but it's still coming out quite loose. What can I do?
If you’re struggling to get large, clumpy clusters in your granola, try incorporating 1 large egg white. Whisk it for 20-30 seconds before adding it to the mix. Egg whites are effective at binding the ingredients and creating those desirable clumps.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Cranberry Granola
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Give it a stir.
- Add wet ingredients to bowl, then mix thoroughly until dry ingredients are well coated.
- Pour mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread mixture onto sheet and press down to compress into a thin layer.
- Pre-heat oven at 300°F/149°C, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Give it a quick stir halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
- Take it out when it's ready. Sprinkle mix-ins on top of granola, then let it cool down, untouched for 30-40 minutes.
- When it's fully chilled, break the granola up into smaller clusters in whatever size you prefer. Store it away, and enjoy!
Notes
- Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Enjoy this as a tasty topping - Pair homemade granola with overnight oats, chia pudding, yogurt, or cereal.
- Enjoy this on its own as a delicious grab-and-go snack to munch on throughout the day!
- For the sticky sweetener, use maple syrup for a looser granola or honey if you prefer large, clumpy clusters.
- Feel free to swap out the nuts, seeds, and dried fruits with your favorites! It’s completely up to you.
- Instead of avocado oil, you can use olive oil or melted coconut oil if you prefer.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Cheryl says
How can I make it crispier ?
Toasty says
Great question! To make granola crispier, you can try baking it a little longer at a slightly lower temperature (around 300°F / 150°C) so it dries evenly without burning, and let it cool completely before breaking it up — that’s when it really crisps up. You can also add a bit more oil or honey for extra crunch, or whisk in an egg white before baking — it helps the oats bind together into clusters and adds a nice, light crisp once cooled. Hope that helps!