This Strawberry Peanut Butter Granola is packed with crunchy granola clusters, pecans, peanut butter chips, and strawberries. It’s an easy treat that makes the perfect breakfast or snack to satisfy your peanut butter cravings!
Granola is one of my favorite things to make.
I love the smell, the texture and how easy it is to throw together. It’s also fun to customize granola based on your tastes, or even just what you can find in your kitchen. Love dried cherries? Throw those in! Have some chocolate chips? They belong in there. Like almond butter? Mix it in! See what I mean?
And I’m no stranger to homemade granola. From my banana bread version to this pumpkin granola and that apple kind, I love it all. I think it’s safe to say that experimenting with different flavors of granola is what my dreams are made of.
Since I’m a gigantic peanut butter fan (and who isn’t? Unless you have a peanut allergy), I decided to take my love for this butter and add it to some granola. I’m only sorry that I didn’t think of this before.
I mean, peanut butter and I have a love affair. I practically eat a spoonful of it every day, straight from the jar (no shame here) and love finding new ways to incorporate it into baked goods. See here, here and here.
But, then I got this brilliant idea to add some strawberries into the mix! While I couldn’t think of how to add fresh strawberries into the actual peanut buttery mixture (I’ll have to keep working on that), I did add some freeze-dried strawberries to give it that burst of fruity flavor. And that’s how this Strawberry Peanut Butter Granola was born.
This Strawberry Peanut Butter Granola is packed with crunchy granola clusters, pecans, peanut butter chips, and strawberries. It’s an easy treat that makes the perfect breakfast or snack to satisfy your peanut butter cravings!
Like most of my recipes, this granola was so easy to make! Simply combine the dry ingredients, followed by the wet, and then mix together. To achieve those big, clustery pieces, I only stirred once while this was baking.
And the hardest part about making this Strawberry Peanut Butter Granola? Letting it cool after it was done baking! I found, through my granola fails over the years, that it’s best to let the granola cool completely on the pan so that it turns nice and crisp. But, if you have no willpower like I do, then feel free to sneak a bite (or three) while it’s cooling. I won’t tell!
Like I mentioned before, this granola is so easy to customize, depending on your tastes. Feel free to leave out the pecans, add in walnuts, or use chocolate chips instead. But whatever combination you use, I guarantee you’ll be practically addicted to this snack.
The peanut butter flavor and hints of fruit from the strawberries make such a delicious combination! The crunchy clusters and smooth peanut butter chips are a winning combo, and I think you’ll agree. Snack on this by the handful, add some milk to devour as a cereal, sprinkle over some Greek yogurt, or even add as a topping to ice cream. Whatever your fancy is, I think this Strawberry Peanut Butter Granola become your new favorite!
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Strawberry Peanut Butter Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 4 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. Stir until well blended. Add the wet mixture to the oats and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spread oat mixture onto baking pan in an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until granola is browned. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking pan.
- Add peanut butter chips and dried strawberries to granola and stir to combine. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
I’m a gigantic peanut butter fan, too…anything that I add it to automatically tastes delicious! I bet his combo is so good — granola also happens to be one of my favorite things to EAT!
Gayle says
Thanks, Blair! Peanut butter makes everything better, especially granola! 🙂
Mir says
I can’t believe it took you this long, either! 🙂 Really, this is a fantastic mix. And you put pecans in there too, so that makes it the best granola ever with the PB. I’m so excited for breakfast next week now!
Gayle says
Thank you, Mir! Granola is one of the hardest things for me to make! I always end up with several recipe fails before I get it just right, so I’m glad I got this peanut butter version down! 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I love granola too – WHY don’t I make it more often? I think I’m going to start with this delectable strawberry peanut butter one…pinning!
Gayle says
Thanks for the granola love and pin, Kate!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Strawberries and peanut butter sound like the BEST combo ever! And you’re seriously giving me the hugest homemade granola craving right now. This looks so clustery, crunchy and perfect, Gayle! I want some with my yogurt this morning!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah! Strawberries and peanut butter make the most delicious combination for granola!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
The video looks great, Gayle! And so does this granola. Love the combo of strawberries and PB. I can never wait for things to cool properly – I have no willpower. My only defense is to physically take myself out of the house so I’m not tempted!
Gayle says
Thank you, Liz! I have no willpower, either! It’s so sad, but I’ve come to accept it! 🙂
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
I would totally have to sneak some of this before it cooled completely! How could I possibly wait?! And for eating the peanut butter straight from the jar? Yes please 🙂 Love the combination of peanut butter and strawberries – how unique. I could eat a bunch of this for breakfast. I bet it would be awesome with yogurt, too 🙂 Pinning!
Gayle says
Thank you, Dawn! I am such a sucker for peanut butter straight from the jar…it’s just so good!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
What fun video! I love anything with strawberries and peanut butter and could snack on this granola all day.
Gayle says
Thanks for the granola love, Ashley!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I seriously need to make more granola. This one looks phenomenal! Peanut butter was certainly a good choice.
Gayle says
Thanks, Jen! I couldn’t stop eating this history!
Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says
This is such a fun twist on granola — like a PB & J! This would be so great on top of some strawberry yogurt!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Gayle, this is the prettiest granola ever! love the peanut butter and the video!
Gayle says
Thank you, Alice!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Homemade granola is the jam and this is some seriously pretty and delicious granola, Gayle! You packed this with lots of scrumptious eats! Peanut butter, pecans and strawberries in granola sounds fabulous! I can see myself eating this plain or using this to top all the things! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Gayle says
Thanks, Cheyanne!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Strawberries and peanut butter is such a delicious combo, but I have never had it in granola before. I know what I am going to be making this weekend 🙂
Gayle says
I think you would love this, Dannii! It’s such a good combo!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Oh how I’d love a big handful to munch on right now! Working on editing some pictures and I’m just starting to feel hunger pangs – this granola would hit the spot perfectly!! Love your video! 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks for the granola love, Annie! This granola definitely hits the spot!
Medha says
This looks so good! I’ve never had strawberry and peanut butter together- I need to try 🙂
Gayle says
It’s the best combo, Medha!
marcie says
I love granola too, and adding peanut butter always makes it more love-able for me. 🙂 The strawberries are such a nice touch and give this such a beautiful pop of color! This is the perfect day-brightener and know we would love this!
Gayle says
Thanks, Marcie! I love the sweetness from the strawberries when combined with the peanut butter!
mira says
I haven’t made granola in a while and can’t wait to try this one! Love peanut butter! Great idea to add strawberries! Pinning!
Gayle says
Thanks for the granola love and pin, Mira!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Love your video!! I’m horrible with letting the granola cool. I always want to munch on it. 🙂 I have to make this soon. Would be perfect with some greek yogurt. Yum!
Gayle says
Thanks, Cyndi! Yes! Why is it so hard to have some will power around granola?! 🙂
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
Homemade granola is one of my favorite things to make, too! I love that you added strawberries to this peanut butter granola for a burst of sweetness!
Gayle says
Thank you, Kristine!
Manali@CookWithManali says
Love the strawberries and peanut butter in here! Homemade granola is the best!
Gayle says
Thanks for the granola love, Manali!
demeter | beaming baker says
Oh, Gayle, I am right there with you!! Strawberries and PB are a match made in heaven… and in my belly! 😉 There’s just something so delicious about the combo. And heck yeah, homemade granola it the best. Love that the strawberries you added in this brilliant recipe really pop. 🙂 Can any of us really help smiling just looking at this granola? I think not! Have an awesome weekend, G. You deserve it! Pinning this. 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you for the granola love and pin, Demeter! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
Oh wow, I love granola, and this combo sounds so good!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kelly!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
This granola looks SO yummy, Gayle! Pinned :). Love the new website design, by the way ????.
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and pin, Annie!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
Homemade granola is just the best. I don’t even bother buying it anymore! And with peanut butter and strawberries?? I’ll take a giant scoop for a snack right now!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
Loving the video and loving the peanut butter chips in this Gayle! YUM!
Gayle says
Thanks, Lauren!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
Totally loving this recipe BUT those freeze dried strawberries are definitely the star of the dish!! What a great addition!
Gayle says
Thanks, Jessica!
Grace | eat, write + explore says
It’s like a PBJ in granola form! I’m in love!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Grace!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
Homemade granola is my favorite – youre totally right about the amazing smell that wafts through the house! I bet this is like a crunchy pb & j and what a delicious combo!
Gayle says
Thank you, Aimee! It’s my newest favorite type of granola!