Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola is packed with simple, wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, coconut oil, and chocolate chips. This easy, satisfying recipe is great for breakfast or snacking. It’s a perfect blend of crunch, nutty flavors, and just enough sweetness to keep you coming back for more!
If you’re looking for a simple, satisfying recipe, this Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola is a must-try. Made with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats, peanut butter, coconut oil, and chocolate chips, it’s perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack. This granola is something I make often—it’s easy, and you get that perfect combination of crunchy oats, nutty flavors, and just the right amount of sweetness from the chocolate chips.
Whether you enjoy it with yogurt, on top of a smoothie bowl, or by the handful, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen, too. Plus, the added chia seeds give it an extra boost of texture without complicating the process.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe:
- Perfect balance of flavors: The rich combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips creates an irresistible sweet and salty mix in every bite.
- Easy to make: With simple ingredients and quick prep, this granola recipe is perfect for any home cook.
- Customizable: You can easily swap ingredients to fit your taste or what you have on hand.
- Great for snacking: It’s a crunchy, satisfying treat, whether you’re enjoying it with yogurt, milk, or straight from the jar.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best granola with peanut butter and chocolate chips recipe:
Peanuts: Swap with almonds, cashews, or sunflower seeds for a different nutty flavor.
Old-Fashioned Oats: Use gluten-free oats if needed or try quick oats for a softer texture.
Chia Seeds: Substitute with flaxseeds or omit them if you prefer.
Coconut Sugar: Brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey work just as well to sweeten the granola.
Peanut Butter: Almond butter or cashew butter can be used for a variation in flavor.
Coconut Oil: Use melted butter or any neutral oil like avocado or olive oil.
Honey: Maple syrup or agave nectar can be a great alternative for a plant-based option.
Chocolate Chips: Dark chocolate chunks, white chocolate chips, or dried fruit can be used to mix things up.
How to Make My Peanut Butter Granola with Chocolate Chips
Step 1: Chop the Peanuts
Pour 1/3 cup of peanuts into a food blender. I like to use the convenient chopper cup that works with the motor base of my immersion blender. Pulse the peanuts until chopped. You can leave the peanuts unchopped if you prefer.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
Pour the chopped peanuts, old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir it with a spatula until well combined.
You can also use quick oats, but I prefer old-fashioned oats for granola. The oat flakes are larger, which creates larger clumps of granola. I find them easier to eat as granola cereal in a bowl of milk.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
It works best if the wet ingredients are warm and melted before adding them to the dry ingredients. You can heat the wet ingredients in a small saucepan on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. I prefer to heat them in the microwave. Combine the honey, peanut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla in a microwave-safe bowl for 30-45 seconds until warm and melted. Then stir the mixture with a spatula. Use the spatula to break up any large clumps of peanut butter by mashing them against the side of the bowl.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until all the oats are coated.
Step 4. Add the Chocolate Chips
Dump 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in the bowl and gently mix. You can use any variety of chocolate chips you like. My favorite is Hu No Added Sugar Chocolate Chips, which are date-sweetened.
Step 5: Spread on Cookie Sheet
Line a large 17-inch baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut the parchment paper about 2 inches larger than the pan. Dump the granola into the center of the pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Step 6: Bake in Intervals
Bake at 325°F for a total of 16 minutes. Set the timer for 8 minutes. Pull the sheet pan out of the oven and gently stir to redistribute the granola. Stirring the granola will ensure it cooks evenly. Then return to the oven and bake for eight more minutes.
Expert Recipe Tips
Watch the bake time: Stir the granola halfway through to prevent it from burning and ensure even crispiness.
Cooling tip: Let the granola cool completely before storing so the chocolate sets and the granola stays crunchy.
Make it crunchy: If you love super crunchy granola, you can add an extra 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
- With yogurt: Top your favorite yogurt with this granola for a tasty, nutritious breakfast.
- As a snack: Enjoy it by the handful for a quick on-the-go snack.
- In a smoothie bowl: Sprinkle over a smoothie bowl to add crunch and flavor.
- On top of ice cream: Use this granola to add a deliciously crunchy topping to your favorite ice cream.
- With milk: Serve it as a classic breakfast cereal with your milk of choice.
- In trail mix: Mix with nuts, dried fruits, and seeds for a fun, homemade trail mix.
- Baked goods topping: Sprinkle over muffins or banana bread before baking for added texture.
Do you love granola? Check out more of my easy and nutritious granola recipes:
- Mixed Berry Granola
- Double Chocolate Granola
- Vanilla Almond Granola w/ White Chocolate
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola
Ingredients
DRY INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup peanuts
- 3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
WET INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Chop the peanuts in a food processor or chopper cup.
- 1/3 cup peanuts
- Combine the chopped peanuts, oats, chia seeds, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir with a spatula until combined.
- 3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats,3 tablespoons chia seeds,2 tablespoons coconut sugar,2 teaspoons cinnamon,1/2 teaspoon salt
- Combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until warm and melted. It takes about 30-45 seconds.
- 1/4 cup peanut butter,1/4 cup coconut oil,1/4 cup honey,1 teaspoon vanilla extract,1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until all the oats are coated.
- Add chocolate chips to bowl and gently stir until combined.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Line a large 17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the parchment 2 inches larger than the sheet pan. Pour the granola into the center of the pan and spread with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Bake at 325°F. Set the timer for 8 minutes. Pull the sheet pan out of the oven and gently stir to redistribute the granola. Stirring the granola will ensure it cooks evenly. Then return to the oven and bake for eight more minutes for a total of 16 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack until the chocolate is cooled and solidified. Store in an airtight container.
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Responses
OMGosh!!!
This is such a tasty granola!
It’s so easy to make and eating it is even easier….LOL!
What I liked were the “healthier” ingredients that were listed.
I chose to use sugar free chocolate chips, that’s just me.
I would like to let you know how long it stayed fresh, but I can’t.
Someone, who shall remain nameless, attacked it and it was gone in 2 days.
This granola will be in my regular rotation, it’s that good!
Thank you Nicole for another wonderfully delicious and easy recipe.
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