Get ready for the ultimate crunchy snack with this easy Peanut Butter Crunch granola recipe! Perfectly sweet, delightfully salty, and packed with crispy clusters that make the perfect breakfast or snack.
Peanut Butter Crunch Granola Clusters
If you are a certified peanut butter lover, you are about to meet your new obsession. This Peanut Butter Crunch granola delivers that satisfying, deep roasted flavor with a massive crunch in every single bite. By using a few simple ingredients, we turn standard rolled oats into giant, crispy peanut butter clusters that taste like a treat but fuel you like a wholesome breakfast. Pack it in your lunch, scatter it over yogurt, or eat it straight off the baking sheet—this Peanut Butter Crunch is pure snacking perfection!
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Yields: About 4 cups
Ingredients
2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter (natural works best!)
1/3 cup Honey or pure maple syrup
2 tbsp Coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup Whole unsalted peanuts (plus extra for scattering)
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp Fine sea salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Warm it for about 20–30 seconds, then stir until completely smooth and melted. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
Combine the Dry: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the rolled oats, whole peanuts, and sea salt.
Coat the Oats: Pour the warm peanut butter mixture directly over the oats. Use a spatula to stir everything together, making sure every single oat is thoroughly coated and sticky.
Press for the Ultimate Crunch: Transfer the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Here is the secret to getting giant Peanut Butter Crunch clusters: press the granola down firmly with the back of your spatula into a flat, tight, even layer.
Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 22–25 minutes. Keep a close eye on it around the 20-minute mark so the edges don't burn. Do not stir it while baking if you want big clusters!
Cool and Break: Remove from the oven. It will still feel a bit soft, but it hardens completely as it cools. Let it sit undisturbed for at least 30 minutes. Once cooled, break it apart into your beautiful, signature Peanut Butter Crunch clusters.
Pro-Tips for Success
The No-Stir Rule: Seriously, leave it alone while it bakes and cools! Stirring breaks up the oat bonds, turning your chunky clusters into loose granola.
Storage: Keep your Peanut Butter Crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks (if it even lasts that long!).
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