Feb 23 2010
Peanut Butter Granola.
This peanut butter granola was my first attempt at ever making a homemade granola.
I’d say it certainly was tasty since I devoured the entire tray within 3 seconds. Which is why I usually don’t make my own granola – because I will eat it all in one sitting.
Someone please give me some self control.
I mixed a ton of sticky ingredients together before laying them across a baking sheet.
And I ate about 38 spoonfuls before it even went into the oven. What is it that makes granola so addicting? It is virtually impossible to stop at the recommended serving size.
This is another treat that Mr. How Sweet didn’t even get to taste. I don’t even think I told him I made this. No biggie – he wouldn’t have eaten it anyway since is lacked meat.
Plus, ‘granola’ to him equals weird, hippie-like people. He basically has convulsions when I make him go to Whole Foods or a co-op.
Oh – well, here is the main reason Mr. How Sweet didn’t get any granola. His wife scarfed down this giant bowl while he was out shoveling snow. I do my part, he does his.
Peanut Butter Granola
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup puffed rice
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped
pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine all ingredients together until mixed. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Do you have a killer granola recipe? If so, please share!
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Jess! This looks amazing and simple! I am afraid that if I make it I may eat it all in one sitting. But hey, isn’t that why we workout? =)
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yum yum yum!! I LOVE homemade granola. I have 2 that I make regularly (only one is currently on the blog though – look in the breakfast label). Plus homemade granola bars are on my favorites list. husband loves those…he gets so sad if he runs out. I’m definitely trying your version…but mutliplying the ingredients so it lasts longer!
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Peanut butter granola sounds perfect! I love the simple ingredients.
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that sounds ahhhhmazing! I know what I’ll be making this weekend! Peanut butter in granola?? brilliant!!
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I love making my own granola! My recipe is actually up on my bloggy now! I am always mixing up the ingredients for new combos. Granola is addicting!
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Lol– granola is definitely one of those foods that I just have TOTAL lack of self-control with. Yours looks DELISH!
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My mom used to make this granola when I was younger, and like you, I’d eat as much of it as possible before anyone else got some! I love the stuff!
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Granola is such a trigger food for me! I can seriously polish off an entire box or a container in one sitting. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! This is definitely one I am going to make and eat ALL of! haha..I will not share with the hubs!
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that would be entirely dangerous around me. I want some!
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I made peanut butter granola the other night and had to immediately put it in a tupperware and put it on a shelf that is hard for me to reach…
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Great minds must think alike, as I just made my homemade granola on Sunday. Here it is:
http://www.sweetandsavoryfood.com/2009/12/homemade-granola.html
Never thought of adding PB to it…might have to try that next time!
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I’m the same way when I make my own granola! I can’t stop eating it!
Don’t know why I’ve never thought to make PB Granola… hmmm, maybe I should try
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I have yet to make a homemade granola that I like but this one looks really good. What kind of puffed rice do you use? Rice Crispies or a whole grain variety?
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Jessica – This granola looks incroyable!
I would have definitely devoured it in one sitting too, no guilt-allowed girl!
Granola is just one of those dangerously delicious foods I have come to accept that if it is purchased/made, it will be eaten…..in full…immediately, lol. The best defence I’ve found so far is making or purchasing just a small serving.
Thanks for the recipe & have a great Tuesday!
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I like the new header! Just noticed it
I love granola – Sophia of Burp and Slurp made me THE BEST granola for Christmas – I’ll have to get that recipe from her – it was the best I’ve ever eaten!
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yum!!!! i usually just make regular granola with tons of coconut…i love toasted coconut soo much! this sounds amazing though…you had me at peanut butter
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Mmmm, peanut butter! I’d totally eat this all by myselft too.
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Hubs is going out of town next week for business, so I am making this! He is allergic to nuts so I can’t have them when he is around:(
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This came at the perfect time!! I just ran out of my coconut almond granola, and definitely need something new
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Everytime I buy granola I eat it all within a few days. I don’t even think that would last a few hours.
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PB granola sounds amazing! I KNOW I would eat the WHOLE BATCH!!
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Yummo! pass me a plate!!
Enjoyed visiting your blog!
Julie
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I have the same problem around granola, so I cheat — every morning, when I’m getting ready, I throw a half cup of rolled oats, half cup of quinoa and a couple of nuts on a baking sheet. I toss ‘em with maple syrup, a teeny bit of olive oil, salt and cinnamon. Stick the whole thing in the oven at 375 and it’s ready in about 20 minutes.
I take it to work for lunch so I get the best of both worlds — yummy granola and self-control!
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This looks delicious! I’d probably use almond or cashew butter, but it’s totally up my alley.
I usually just throw together some nuts, seeds, and dried fruit and serve it with almond milk. It’s a poor man’s granola, but I enjoy it!
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I can’t be left alone around granola or cereal. If I made this I would be found passed out on my kitchen floor with the spoon still in my hand! This looks delicious! One of the best granolas I had was made by my coworker and had cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, and maple syrup…it was good, and gone in one day.
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That looks so good. I think I may have to try making my own granola!
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I love the idea of adding peanut butter to homemade granola! I would definitely devour it too
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LOL! MMM, that looks so good! I really like this granola: http://freecoconutrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/02/coconut-vanilla-granola.html (it’s on foodbuzz too). You can play around with the ingredients; I like to add brown rice cereal (either decrease the oats or increase the syrup part if needed). This one is another favorite: http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Coconut_Peanut_Butter_Granola.htm.
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Oh, btw, I forgot to add that I like adding maple syrup to the Vanilla Granola. How much? Idk.
To taste. As needed. 
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I am going to have to try your granola recipe. My granola recipe is on my blog (see above). We usually make it with dried blueberries or craisins. Delicious!
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this is my all-time favorite granola recipe..and it’s addicting too..I have to portion out little amounts so I can make it last
http://www.thesweetslife.com/2010/02/best-ever-homemade-granola.html
Let me know if you try it!
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WOW jess this looks awesome!!
i bet this would be SWEEEET in yogurt! WITH more PB!
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I am 100% making this granola! And not telling my husband about it either
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This looks so yummy! I wonder if adding chocolate chunks would nullify all the goodness of the oats? But peanut butter and chocolate just belong together!
I actually make granola almost every week, I’m addicted. I posted my favorite recipe (for a cardomom, sesame, and pistachio version) a few weeks ago:
http://cozydelicious.com/2010/01/18/124/
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Granola=crack! Seriously. That is why I don’t buy it, make it, think about it. Seriously just reading your post made me gain 10 pounds. Cereal works the same way for me. Drat.
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LOVE granola! But how is 1/2 cup a serving of anything? I’m with you on that one!
I have a KILLER granola recipe called “Power Granola” — it’s under my recipes tab. My mom just made it and loved it, too. The Coconut Cherry granola is wonderful, too. I pretty much love it all!
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Looks delicious! I have never made my own Granola before– I’d probably be like you though and eat it all in one sitting!!
xo
Jocelyn
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Peanut butter? Granola? I WANT to make this, but I just don’t trust myself!!
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Just made this one this past weekend… it’s fantastic.
http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/02/pumpkin-cranberry-granola.html
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Anything with pb, I will eat! I pretty much go through at jar every week and a half (just me). I loved how you said that your hubby practically had convulsions entering a whole foods! Hilarious! He would die if came to my house! This looks amazing!
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Granola = me devouring it. It is the same with trail mix. I have absolutely no self control. If you start a self help group, I will sign up.
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Holy yum – this is like dream food to me. I have a granola recipe – but it has about 3000 ingredients that I never have, and while it’s delicious – I rarely make it because it sucks time and money out of my life. I’d much prefer to make yours because it has peanut butter and it looks perfect.
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ooooh that looks TOO delicious! I would have no self control either
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wow! that granola sounds amazing!
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i cannot be trusted around granola either… i’ve only made it myself once & it didn’t make it to breakfast & i made it right after dinner. eek!
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yum – i made a quick granola once (quick bc I was impatient to let it cook any longer) and ate the entire thing in one breakfast…I’ll have to try making this one, but maybe a smaller portion this time!
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PB granola sounds wonderful. I don’t eat granola though b/c I can’t stop at a normal serving. I eat waaaaaaaay too much!!
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Homemade granola is the best. I have not made some in so long. It sure looks good!
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OMG this is a keeper! and yes, this is the same reason I dont make it so often! I will eat the entire thing, even before baking no joke. It will be gone!! this looks good and acutally not that bad for you, but if it was, I wouldn’t care because I want that NOW!
thanks Jess
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1 1/2 cups of oats is a do able portion for one (before they expand!). The tummy might not feel too great after, but munching away on granola is a true treat. Your PB oats look fab. Good thing your hubby was outside shoveling.
Here is a recipe I created last summer for granola bars, photos have gotten way better since then
http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/blog/2009/08/27/power-me-up-toasted-sunflower-honey-granola-bars/
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That looks amazing! I bet my husband would gobble that right up!
Thanks for sharing!
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Oh- I would have destroyed that in no time as well- thanks for sharing the recipe- even though it’s apparently deadly.. could have been worse with chocolate chips involved- in a way, you did play it safe!
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OMG no way!! This sound over the top amazing!! I want to go make some right now!
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Holy YUM!
I can´t wait to try this recipe sometime!
Have a great night!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
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I have never made granola, but I think it is worth a try!! I really like it – but I don’t find it as addictive as some people
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Oh wow, this looks so good! I’ve never made homemade granola but it’s on my “to-do” list. I can’t imagine practicing moderation before and after the oven, it’s so tasty and the texture is awesome both soft and crunchy. Reminds me of a cookie probably lol.
Jenn
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Love the coating on these – yep, this really does look great
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Can’t wait to try this recipe. I only started making my own granola within the last couple months, but haven’t decided on a favorite yet, I seem to love them all!
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This looks so yummy! I noticed that you entered the Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil giveaway on another site and I wanted to let you know that I am also offering this giveaway on my site. Come check it out!
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ok so i have never published granola before. and i publish it. and then i come over here, and you had published granola today. not just granola, but PB gran. Which Madeline who i linked in my post, also recently made PB Gran. Boy, we’re in sync girl
H. Thrives and tasting like dog food…I am kinda thinking that may happen. I havent tried them yet though LOL
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That sounds amazing and looks even better! I’ve never tried adding peanut butter – how genius!
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Peanut butter, oats, stickiness…pretty much sums up the loves of my life right there. Nice recipe!
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Im a sucker for homemade granola! Loving the sounds of this peanut butter version! yum!
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I am making these!
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I’ve never made granola before…nor have I purchased it. I KNOW myself too well and I would definitely be able to stick to the suggested “serving” size
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I love making granola because you can customize it to your taste and nutritional needs. Or not! Or you can go crazy and add the kitchen sink! Num, num, num.
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OMG, this sounds fantastic. I’ve actually been thinking of trying my hand at homemade granola all week (although I find Kashi golean crunch cereal is a good substitute when there’s none around). I looveeeee granola..I may have to try your recipe!
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Hi Mama!!!!! I have missed reading your blog! Dang India internet!! It can barely load pages sometimes…REFRESH REFRESH REFRESH. Grrr.
Anyways, I’d give you some self control- but I have none…….PASS ME A HANDFUL PLEASE?! Thanks for the wonderful recipe! It sounds fabulous! Granola is one of my most fav. foods!!
HAPPY DAY GORGEOUS LADY!
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I’m a big fan of granola, but it’s just so darn addicting! My favorite recipe so far is by the CandidRD. Yours looks really tasty!
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PB and honey? Count me in!
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Omigosh, i just made it and it is super yummy!! actually i probably also ate 1/3 of it before it even made it to the oven. check out my website, i got really exciting news!
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Your granola looks delicious! I think I’m due to make a batch, it’s been so long since I’ve made it homemade. I used to make it every week. The PB is probably a great addition.
ps- I make HUGE batches- starting with 6 cups of oats!
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http://smoothiegirleatstoo.blogspot.com/2010/02/puffy-pimped-protein-faux-nola.html
I made a lower cal version- I used crisped rice, which you did too! Nom, I’ll try yours one of these days and yes totally addicting.
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Looks sweet and healthy! Perfect for dessert and morning to go bfast.
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What a great recipe! I think this would be a great bake sale item for the Food Bloggers Bake Sale, too!
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