If you're on the hunt for a foolproof homemade granola recipe, add this Peanut Butter Coconut Granola to your list. Crunchy and nutty with a hint of sweetness and spice from honey and cinnamon, this easy granola recipe is a peanut butter lover's dream!
Heart Healthy Granola
I'm a big fan of peanut butter and anything crunchy, so this Peanut Butter Coconut Granola is right up my alley! Not only does it have an amazing crunch and flavor, but this nutty granola is also packed with nourishing, heart healthy ingredients like old fashioned oats, flax meal, peanut butter, and canola oil.
Dietary Fiber
Old fashioned oats, peanut butter, and flax meal all contain dietary fiber which can promote heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Fiber is also beneficial for promoting digestive health and fullness.
Heart Healthy Fats
Peanut butter, canola oil, and flax meal contain heart healthy fats. Heart healthy fats include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, which include omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. Canola oil and peanuts both contain monounsaturated fats while flax meal contains omega-3 fatty acids.
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5 Ways to Enjoy This Granola
Though it may be tempting to eat this whole batch of Peanut Butter Coconut Granola by the handful, there are so many other delicious ways to enjoy it!
Top your favorite probiotic rich yogurt or chia seed pudding with granola for a hint of peanut butter and a satisfying crunch
Sprinkle granola on top of your favorite smoothies or smoothie bowls
Smother two halves of a banana in peanut butter and top with this granola
Add a handful to your favorite trail mix
Personally, I love topping Greek yogurt or chia seed pudding with this granola and frozen blueberries for a balanced breakfast parfait. However you choose to enjoy this Peanut Butter Coconut Granola, you can't go wrong!
What’s in This Recipe?
Old fashioned oats* – contains energizing carbohydrates, rich in fiber and B vitamins
Shredded coconut – healthy fats, fiber
Flax meal – rich in omega 3 fatty acids
Seasonings – salt and cinnamon
Peanut butter – contains vitamin E, healthy fats, fiber, and plant based protein
Honey – natural sweetener; contains antioxidants, prebiotics, and a variety of vitamins and minerals
Canola oil – rich in unsaturated fatty acids, linked with lower LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels and higher HDL cholesterol levels
Notes: This recipe can easily be made gluten free* by using certified gluten free oats.
Peanut Butter Coconut Granola
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups old fashioned oats*
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp. flax meal
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp. canola oil
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 250oF and line a baking sheet (with a lip) with parchment paper.
Combine the oats, coconut, flax meal, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl.
Add the honey, peanut butter, and oil to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute stirring halfway between.
Add the peanut butter mixture to the oat mixture. Stir to combine until the oats are fully coated and the ingredients are well dispersed.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until the granola is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to completely cool on a cooling rack. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
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