Peanut Butter Is Life, I Put That Stuff On Everything

Where are all my peanut butter lovers? It is a staple in our home, here is a great recipe that is healthy, quick, easy, and of course, includes peanut butter! Enjoy this peanut butter granola as a yogurt topper, cereal or just a crunchy hand snack.

Peanut butter is a staple in our home. It’s always in our pantry! Some days are busy… and some days I don’t always get ALL of my meal prep done. So, I like to have quick healthy choices to grab and go.

HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA

You can do much more than just enjoy as a yogurt topper; try it as a cereal.

This granola recipe can make a great topper for yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt pairs great with this granola. Add some fresh fruit, like berries on top to create a nicely balanced breakfast or snack.

I also toss a couple of handfuls in a container or zip-loc bag and take it to go. I eat it like small chips. I love the crunch and the flavours. I sometimes add some in a bowl, add some milk and enjoy this granola as a cereal.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA VS STORE BOUGHT

Looking at the ingredients list is key; pay special attention to labels.

One of the reasons I love making my own granola is that I can control the ingredients that I add. Meaning I can control the sugar content, how it is sweetened, and any additional ingredients added.

Store-bought granola is convenient because it is ready to go. However, if you don’t read the label granola that you thought was a healthy choice might not be. How? Hidden sugars. It is important to read labels, especially the ingredient list, looking for hidden sugars, oils/fats, etc. that may have been added.

I prefer to make my own, that’s why I am sharing this recipe for homemade peanut butter granola.

HOW TO PREPARE GRANOLA FOR BREAKFAST OR A SNACK

Try it with your favourite yogurt; add some nuts, berries or seeds.

I usually have 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup of homemade peanut butter granola and top it with 3/4 cup of mixed fruit, seeds/nuts.

As for cereal, I measure out 1/2 cup of homemade granola, 1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk and top with 3/4 cup of fruit. Both of these dish ideas can quickly be put together when you have your granola already made.

I am an early morning hustler, which means my mornings are where TIME is very important to me. I always make sure I have homemade granola on hand so those pre/post-workout meals only take me a few moments to put together, as well.

I love this recipe, it is great to have on hand and stores in your pantry for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. It is a great dish to have prepped on those busy days, or to grab for a quick snack!