Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

Indulge in this Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola—a simple, cluster-packed recipe that tastes like your favorite no-bake cookies. Made with pantry staples like oats, peanut butter, cocoa, and honey (or maple syrup), it’s quick, customizable, and irresistible for breakfast or snacking.

Chocolate peanut butter granola

Ingredients
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup peanuts
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup oil of choice (coconut, canola, vegetable, etc.)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup if you’re vegan)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine oats, peanuts, and 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder in a large bowl.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, honey, and peanut butter. Microwave for 35 seconds and whisk in vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir well, until all the dry ingredients are coated with the wet mixture.
5. Spread granola onto cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
6. Cool granola on cookie sheets for about an hour and store in a sealed container for up to six months. Enjoy!

Granola Baking Essentials

  • Parchment paper keeps granola from sticking and making a big mess.
  • Large mixing bowls give you enough room to combine all your ingredients are really stir everything together.
  • Rimmed baking sheets ensure the granola bakes evenly and doesn’t spill off the baking pan.
  • Cooling racks allow your granola to crisp up as it cools.
  • Glass measuring cups can be microwaved and are great for measuring your wet ingredients like oil and honey.
  • Silicone spatulas allow you to stir your granola and scape it easily onto your baking sheets.
  • Airtight containers to keep your granola fresh.

Other Easy and Delicious Granola Recipes to Try Today

  • Peanut Butter Granola – A crunchy, nutty granola loaded with peanut butter flavor, perfect for snacking straight from the jar.
  • Coconut Almond Granola – A toasty mix of coconut and almonds that adds crunch and warmth to breakfast.
  • Cinnamon Raisin Granola – Classic and comforting, with chewy raisins and warm cinnamon in every bite. This granola is also nut-free.
  • Chocolate Espresso Granola – Bold espresso and rich cocoa make this granola energizing and perfect for coffee lovers.