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 20 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 15 minutes or 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!
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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 🙂
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!
I LLOVE This GRANOLA! what cud go wrong with pb and oats baked?!
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!
That granola would be the perfect afternoon snack right now!
Wow, I think I may have to try making granola for the first time. Looks simple enough that even I can do it!
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! 🙂
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?
umm peanut butter granola? Yes please! 🙂
YUM! 🙂
Great recipe! I love granola, the peanut butter is a great idea 😀
I love that your recipe is simple with no oils or sugar! The pictures turned out gorgeous as well!
That chicken sausage looks sooo good! I’m def gonna have to pick some of that up!
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!
Yum! I bet it would be great with some dark chocolate chips thrown in too! 🙂 I love all of your recipes!
Aah, that sounds amazing! Honey + PB …I’m in! Sounds like a great idea for breakfast tomorrow….or a lil’ snack later this evening 😉
YESSSSSSS! I cannot WAIT to make this =)
thanks for this. I’ve been looking for a great granola recipe.
Peanut butter granola sounds and looks amazing! Plus, it seems very easy to make too! I am definitely going to try this! 🙂
Oh that recipe could be equally delish with AB instead of PB! Thanks 🙂
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 🙂
oops typo! *affordable too
I am excited to make the granola and experiment with different additions like chocolate 😉
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!!!
Yum! when I get a hot dog craving it’s like the most intense craving ever, you’d think I was pregnant or something!
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.
Peanut butter granola sounds delish!
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???
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!
I am totally going to make this! Thanks for sharing
Oh this recipe will be made STAT! I love peanut butter!
Will definitely try this out immediately!!! Great recipe! 😀
That sounds/looks/probably is so easy! Gonna try it tonight
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!
Oh this recipe is a keeper, and a MUST HAVE! I will be making it (and eating all of it) tomorrow!!
PB granola? That sounds yummy!
What a fantastic recipe!!! Total keeper and a GREAT way to use up all the oats I have in my house.
I’m going to a baseball game tonight too! And I’ve been looking forward to that ballpark hotdog allllll day! 🙂
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 😉
I need to make this recipe immediately! Can’t really go wrong combining granola and peanut butter!
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
I need this granola right now! I might just be making it this weekend in a larger amount.
Mmmmm delicious and simple recipe!! It would prob. rock even more with peanut chunks 😀
Oh WOW! I’m definitely making this tonight!!
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
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!!
love this recipe i’m sure it would be great with other nut butters as well!
That granola sounds fabulous–and so simple! Nothing better than a recipe with a short list of ingredients!
looks awesome and sooo easy (best part)! im majorly craving a hot dog now…that looks soo yummy
This sounds fabulous!
Can not wait to try the peanut butter granola. Anything with peanut butter that takes less than 15 mintutes is AWESOME!!!! Woo hoo!
Peanut butter covered anything is awesome!