This Gluten-Free Vegan Homemade Peanut Butter Granola is an easy and healthy recipe made with only 5 clean, real food ingredients. It's the perfect baked plant-based breakfast that can be made in under 30 minutes!
Gluten-Free Vegan Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
This Vegan Homemade Peanut Butter Granola is a favorite for breakfast time in my house...my boys love it!
In fact, when I make it, they politely ask me "please don't cook it" as they each get a spoon and proceeded to eat it right out of the mixing bowl.
And I don't blame them...it really is that good!
The reason they requested the peanut butter granola is they have eaten the Nature's Path Organic Peanut Butter Granola in the past but it's rather pricey at $4.79 for a small 11.5 ounce box.
You can buy a much cheaper box of granola, but the lower cost isn't worth it if you look at the ingredient list, as in this box of Kellogg's Low-Fat Granola:
S.A.D (Standard American Diet) Kellogg's Low-Fat Granola Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, RICE, CORN SYRUP, ALMONDS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MOLASSES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, SALT, CINNAMON, NONFAT MILK, MALT FLAVORING, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, BHT FOR FRESHNESS.
Since that is definitely not an option and I didn't want to pay for the small organic box, I looked for an easy recipe with wholesome ingredients and was happy with the one I found.
It's really easy to make, has a short ingredient list and is vegan and gluten-free too if you use gluten-free oats.
Serve it with homemade coconut milk or homemade almond milk and you have a 100% homemade breakfast your family will love!
Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions For Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
Here are some expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:
Gluten-Free Oats: If you are going to make a big batch of granola, it's best to buy it in bulk. I buy mine from the bulk bins at Whole Foods, but if you don't have one close by you, you can buy in bulk from Amazon.
Optional Add-Ins: You could add other ingredients if you'd like, like shredded coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds or even flax seeds.
Storage: To keep the granola fresh, I store mine in glass mason jars with the BPA-free lids.
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Gluten-Free Vegan Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
Ingredients
- 8 cups organic gluten-free quick rolled oats
For the peanut butter mixture:
- 1 cup organic peanut butter
- ½ cup organic coconut oil (melted/liquid)
- ¾ cups organic maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon organic ground vanilla bean powder
Optional add-in:
- 1 cup organic peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare the peanut butter mixture:
- Add all ingredients for the peanut butter mixture to a medium-size mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Assembly:
- Add the oats to a large mixing bowl then add the peanut butter mixture.
- Using your hands, combine the oats with the peanut butter mixture, crumbling it together and leaving some big chunks, if desired.
- Spread the granola onto the prepared cookie sheet - you may have to do two batches depending on the size of your cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes keeping a close eye on it and taking care to not let it burn. You want it to be crunchy but not overcooked.
- Optional: Toss in the peanuts, if desired.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container.
Recipe Notes
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Kelsey says
I am out of maple syrup and really want to make this, can I use agave nectar instead? Do you think it'll taste okay?
Karielyn says
Hi there Kelsey! I haven't tried that before, but you should be able to use agave nectar, raw honey or even raw coconut nectar in place of the maple syrup without a problem. The liquid sweetener is kind of what holds it all together.
Since the taste is very similar to maple syrup, I don't think it would alter the flavor in regards to the sweetness.
Thanks for the question and I hope you enjoy the recipe 😉
JennB says
Silly question possibly but do you store it in the refrigerator or cupboard? Going to make some today! Thanks for the recipe as always.
Karielyn says
Hi there Jennifer! Not a silly question at all 😉
I keep mine in the kitchen cabinet either in a large glass mason jar (quart size) or a BPA-free plastic container (like this one: https://amzn.to/1nQ0HHS), depending on how much is left over after I make it.
More often than not, between my husband and two boys, they usually wipe out an entire batch at one time and there really isn't any leftover lol!
Thanks for the question and I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does 😉
Jessica says
This sounds awesome. Would it be possible to substitute honey for the maple syrup?
Karielyn says
Hi Jessica! Yes, you sure can! I usually use raw honey in my raw recipes and maple syrup in "cooked" recipes, such as this one, but you can certainly use honey in place of maple syrup.
I hope you enjoy it if you decide to make it 😉
Nichole says
The smell of this stuff baking is divine ... I've made plenty of granola (even those that call for 46 different ingredients) but this is the one I keep coming back to. We seriously love this stuff. Thanks for sharing it! <3
Karielyn says
Hi Nichole! Thanks so much! It is a favorite in our house too and if my husband would have his way, I would be making a batch of it everyday lol!
I do try to make it at least once a week because both he and my boys love it so much.
I'm so glad to know your family enjoys it and I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know 😉
Jennifer says
I have to tell you that my kids and I can't get enough of this stuff! They eat it for breakfast for cereal every day and then ask for more. It's VERY filling and healthy! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Karielyn says
Hi Jennifer! I'm so glad to hear that!
My boys love it too and even my husband (who is hard to please sometimes) gives it a thumbs up!
I like it because it's really easy to make and clean ingredients too!
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback, I really appreciate it 😉
Melissa says
I made this recipe. It was super easy. It turned out great and my husband (usually a cheerios guy) loved it. I am sharing it with my family as well.
Thanks so much. I have also shared your awesome website! Great job on everything!
Karielyn says
Hi Melissa! I'm so glad everyone liked it, especially your husband because if he is like mine, they can be hard to please sometimes with new recipes! lol
Thank you for visiting and I appreciate your feedback very much 😉