Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Granola

If you love peanut butter and bananas, this healthy banana peanut butter granola is for you! Crunchy, naturally sweet, and completely homemade, it’s the perfect breakfast, snack, or yogurt topping that’s better in taste and nutrition than the store-bought stuff!

Healthy homemade banana peanut butter granola in black bowl with a spoon sitting on top of a gray towel by a banana all on top of a wooden table.

Ingredients for Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Granola

  • Rolled oats: Old fashioned oats give granola its crunch and keep you satisfied.
  • Peanuts: Add extra texture and a nutty flavor.
  • Peanut butter: Brings that classic peanut butter taste!
  • Cinnamon: Adds warmth and a touch of spice.
  • Salt: Enhances all the flavors.
  • Coconut oil: Acts as a binder to help the ingredients stick together and create clusters.
  • Banana: Naturally sweetens the granola and adds flavor.
  • Banana chips: Add extra banana flavor and lots of crunch.
  • Honey: The perfect natural sweetener!
  • Vanilla extract: Rounds out all the flavors.

Why This Banana Peanut Butter Granola Is Healthy

  • Whole-Grain Goodness: Rolled oats are packed with fiber, which helps keep you satisfied.
  • Natural Sweeteners: Bananas and honey bring all the sweetness!
  • Protein & Healthy Fats: Peanuts and peanut butter give the granola flavor and protein + fats to keep your energy sustained.
  • Nutrient Boost: Coconut oil, bananas, and nuts provide vitamins, minerals, and even antioxidants.
  • Customizable & Homemade: Making granola at home means you get to use simple ingredients you enjoy and recognize.

Healthy Peanut butter banana granola in a black bowl sitting on a towel on top of a wooden table with a banana in the background

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Granola Recipe

Ingredients
3 cups (240g) rolled oats (also called “old fashioned oats”)
1/2 cup (70g) salted peanuts, chopped
2 teaspoons (5g) cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
1 ripe banana (115g), mashed
1/4 cup (60g) coconut oil, melted
6 tablespoons (96g) creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup (113g) honey
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (100g) dried banana chips

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, stir together oats, peanuts, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a medium-sized microwavable bowl, combine banana, coconut oil, peanut butter, and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds and whisk in vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until the mixture is completely coated.
5. Spread evenly between the baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crunchy.
6. Cool on baking sheets for an hour and add in the dried banana chips. Store in a sealed container for up to two weeks at room temperature. Enjoy!

FAQs About Homemade Granola

  • Is homemade granola budget-friendly? It can be! Buying ingredients like oats and nuts in bulk usually makes it cheaper than store-bought, plus you control the quality of ingredients.
  • How long does homemade granola last? Stored at room temperature, granola is best eaten within two weeks.
  • Can I make granola gluten free? Yep! Just use certified gluten free oats.
  • Can I make granola vegan? Absolutely. Instead of honey, use maple syrup or agave nectar.

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 Homemade Granola Recipes to Try

  • Maple Apple Granola – If fall was a granola, it would be this recipe, with cinnamon-spiced oats, pecans, and dried apple chips.
  • Cherry Almond Granola – Tart cherries, crunchy almonds, and a hint of cherry emulsion make this recipe a healthy snack!
  • Chocolate Espresso Granola – For the coffee lovers! The combo of cocoa and espresso powder gives this granola an energizing twist–the perfect way to start your day.
  • Cinnamon Raisin Granola – Warm cinnamon, chewy raisins, and subtle chia seeds make up this nut-free granola recipe.
  • Coconut Peanut Butter Granola – Creamy coconut peanut butter, shredded coconut, and cinnamon blend with oats for a tropical, nutty treat.

This healthy banana peanut butter granola is crunchy, naturally sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or topping your favorite yogurt. If you’re as granola obsessed as I am, check out all of my homemade granola recipes to find your favorite flavor 😊