3-Ingredient Oil-Free Peanut Butter Granola (GF)

a wooden bowl filled with peanut butter granola

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3-Ingredient Oil-Free Peanut Butter Granola (GF)

Fast & easy 3-ingredient oil-free peanut butter granola! It is vegan, gluten-free, & can be made with any smooth nut or seed butter.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: 3 ingredients or less

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings (1/4 cup each)

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

6 tablespoons room temperature peanut butter (see notes for tips)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 cups rolled oats (certified GF, as needed)
Optional: 1/8 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300F (150F). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk the peanut butter, maple syrup, and optional salt until blended and smooth.
Add the oats to the bowl. Stir until the oats are completely coated.
Spoon and spread the granola in an even layer onto the prepared pan. Be careful not to spread too thin at the edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 32 to 38 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time, until light golden brown and completely dry to the touch. Transfer to a cooling rack.
Using a pancake turner or large spoon, firmly press down the granola (this will help form clumps). Cool completley without stirring.
Break the cooled granola into pieces.

Notes

Storage: Store the granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Maple Syrup Alternatives: An equal amount of agave nectar or brown rice syrup can be used in place of the maple syrup. If you are not strictly vegan, you can also use honey.

Peanut Butter Tip: If peanut butter is cold (from refrigerator), warm it for several seconds in the microwave until it is runny.

Peanut Butter Alternatives: An equal amount of any other smooth nut or seed butter can be used in place of the peanut butter. Conventional creamy peanut butter can also be used,

FLAVOR VARIATION IDEAS:

Nuts & Seeds: Add 1/4 to 1/2 cups of chopped nuts and seeds to the granola before baking.
Add Dried Fruit: If you like, add some chopped dried fruit after the granola is baked and cooled.
Add Dried Coconut: Add unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut along with the oats (before baking). Add up to 1/2 cup coconut.
Add Spices and other Flavorings: Use any combination of spices to create unique flavor blends. Or add vanilla extract, almond extract, or finely grated citrus zest.

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