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Peanut Butter Granola

February 28, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 24 Comments

Hi Everyone,

I’ve been so excited to post about the Foodie Penpal program sponsored by The Lean Green Bean.  This month I had to send my package to Casey of Daily Dose of F.I.T.  She eats clean, so I had to really put on my thinking cap to come up with goodies that I thought she would like.  You’ll just have to check out her blog to see what I gave her.

For me, I hit the jackpot with the goodies I received.  I received a big box of goodies from Elizabeth of Don’t (White)Sugar-Coat It.  I swear this girl knows me, I got lots of peanut butter goodies, sweet potato chips, pumpkin pasta, chocolate protein powder, which I plan on using in a smoothie that Elizabeth suggested.

She also sent a wonderful Biscotti from a  local bakery.  I ate like 3 as soon as I got them, but I had to stop myself so I can put them in the picture. They were a wonderful hazelnut and orange biscotti!  Oh man were they good!!  I want more of them!!  I love biscotti and don’t make it as often as I should.  Maybe tonight I should kind of whip up a batch?


She also sent a local magazine of eating in Boston.  It’s a great little magazine and really makes me want to visit Boston.  I was there once, but only for a day, it’s so pretty there.  Thank you Elizabeth for all the wonderful treats.  I ate almost everything and I plan on making a wonderful sage sauce for the pumpkin pasta.  I wanted to do it sooner, but I never got a chance, but I will soon and post the recipe.  Thank you again!  I LOVED everything!

If your interested in joining the Foodie Penpal program, and no you don’t need to have a food blog to join.  Here’s some information.

On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal! 
-The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!
-You are responsible for figuring out the best way to ship your items depending on their size and how fragile they are. (Don’t forget about flat rate boxes!)
-Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers. If you’re a reader and you get paired with a blogger, you are to write a short guest post for your penpal to post on their blog about what you received. If two readers are paired together, neither needs to worry about writing a post for that month.
-Foodie Penplas is open to US & Canadian residents.  Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. We’ve determined things might get too slow and backed up if we’re trying to send foods through customs across the border from US to Canada and vice versa. So, I’m going to keep two separate lists and match US w/ US and Canada w/ Canada!

If you’re interested in participating for March, please send  an email to Lindsay at [email protected] and include the following information:
-Your full name
-Your email address
-Your blog name/address
-Your twitter handle (if applicable)
–WHETHER YOU ARE A US RESIDENT OR CANADIAN RESIDENT. – this is SUPER important so you get on the right list!

You must submit your information by March 4th as pairings will be emailed on March 5th!

***PLEASE NOTE: if you send an email, you WILL GET A RESPONSE within 48 hours. If you don”t….please re-send your email or contact Lindsay via Twitter (@LeanGrnBeanBlog). Last month we had a few emails get lost as spam so we’re trying to avoid that!

You should join the program, it’s so fun getting a package every month.  Something new a different!  I love this and so glad I joined!

Now for my addiction that I feed this weekend!  Oh boy, why haven’t I done this sooner, I’ll never know?  I made Peanut Butter Granola and oh man is it good!  Almost tastes like Cracker Jacks to me.  I really can’t believe I didn’t make this sooner, that’s so crazy.  What is up with that???

This granola is clumpy, sweet and has a wonderful peanut butter flavor.  I made this will Trader Joe’s Rolled Oats, and Trader Joe’s Honey Roasted Peanuts and my homemade peanut butter.  I used my Cinnamon Apple Peanut Butter recipe, but instead of Cinnamon Apple Maple Syrup I used regular Maple Syrup.  I buy jarred Peanut Butter for baking, but nothing, I tell ya, nothing beats homemade peanut butter.  Have you tried to make some yet?  So easy, so rewarding and so delish!!

I just have to show you the clumps.  The clumps are my favorite part.  The key to good clumps is to bake the granola for 30 minutes then flip for another 15 minutes and therefore you get clumps.  If you don’t like the clumps, then flip every 15 minutes during cooking time.

He he I get all gitty when it comes to granola.  I have quite an addiction to granola and I stopped making it for about a month because I was consuming too much, but realized my weight didn’t go down without having granola in my life, so it’s back and I am so happy for that.  Oh granola, how I missed you so.

My favorite things to do with granola besides eating by the handful is making a yogurt parfait.  I have a parfait every night for dessert, it’s my favorite snack.  I use plain greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, a dollop of peanut butter, sometimes I add jam and I always top with granola.  Look how pretty.

Wow, that pink really reflects!  Ok, I just have to show you the top before I give you the recipe.  You see the peanut butter peeking through.

Peanut Butter Granola

Dry Ingredients:

  • 5 cups of rolled oats or old fashion oatmeal (not instant)
  • 2 Cups of Puffed Cereal – I used Arrowmills Puffed Kamut
  • 3/4 cup honey roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 tbsp of chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp of ground flax
  • 1/4 tsp of cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp brown rice syrup
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp applesauce, unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup un packed brown sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the wet ingredients. Stir well. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

In a very large mixing bowl, Mix together the dry ingredients.

Add the wet mixture, while it’s still warm over top the dry mixture and stir well. It will be very thick and hard to stir, but keep at it until everything is thoroughly combined.

Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick mat and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and give the granola a good stir to ensure even baking.  Place bake in oven and bake for more 15 minutes.

Allow to cool for 20-25 minutes on the pan before serving ( I just turn off the oven and open the over door and let it sit in there till I’m ready to put it away). The granola will stiffen up as it cools.

Enjoy!!

Bake time 45 minutes:  Makes 10 cups

Serving size is 20 1/2 cup servings

Calories per half cup:  184,  Fat:  7.5,  Cholesterol:  0,  Sodium:  39,  Potassium:  62,  Carbs:  25,  Fiber:  3.6,  Sugar:  .9,  Protein:  6

This post if getting long and I don’t want to bore you and besides I want a bowl of yogurt, so I am leaving.  Think about joining the Foodie Penpal program!!  Have a great day!!!

 

Filed Under: Granola, Peanut Butter Tagged With: bake, foodie penpal, granola, healthy, oats, peanut butter, snack, vegan, Vegetarian, yogurt

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Comments

  1. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

    February 28, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    you hit the jackpot!!! so intrigued by those noodles.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:56 PM

      The noodles are the hot topic. I can’t wait to use them!! I did hit the Jackpot! Thanks for hosting this, I am so glad I joined!!! Thank you for all of your hard work!!

      Reply
  2. Erin says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Peanut butter granola has to be wonderful! I don’t know how I haven’t made some yet.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:54 PM

      You haven’t made any? You must! But hey, this was my first time and I’m obsessed with peanut butter!! Oh I hope you do make it, so I can try your recipe!!

      Reply
  3. The Café Sucré Farine says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Yum – I want breakfast at your house! Love this granola, it looks amazing and your box so……. fun!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:54 PM

      Thanks Chris! I’d rather go to your house. Everything you cook looks amazing!!!

      Reply
  4. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    You can’t go wrong with ANYTHING that tastes like Cracker Jacks. 🙂

    PS. Love those noodles. I found something similar in an Asian market once and they were FABULOUS. Didn’t taste like pumpkin, though…just a really light texture. I’m intrigued by yours.

    Noodles, I mean. Not your texture.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:53 PM

      Once I use them, I’ll post a recipe. I’m curious about them too. I’m just debating on what sauce to put over the top.

      Reply
  5. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Nice box of stuff! I saw that hazelnut butter at my local grocery store and I was contemplating whether or not to buy it. I don’t know what I was thinking when I put it back on the shelf.

    Your peanut butter granola looks so good! It’s an added bonus that it tastes like cracker jack too. I haven’t had those in forever! Will have to try this out soon!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:52 PM

      I never had the hazzlenut peanut butter and I’m glad I got it. It’s great on top of apples.

      Reply
  6. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    February 28, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I have never made my own granola, but pb granola sounds incredible! So going to have to get on that!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:51 PM

      You should make your own granola, it’s easy and fun! I love that you can control the ingredients you add in it. You can make it healthy or not! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    This looks like such a fun thing to participate in! I’m all about that granola by the way…yum!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:50 PM

      Oh Laura, join the Penpal program, it’s so cool and it’s nice to get unexpected items, especially one’s from other areas of the country, like the Biscotti!!

      Reply
  8. Molly @ Hungry Hungry Runner says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    What a great box of goodies! I got sweet potato chips too – and I’m officially obsessed with them now!

    So glad you made granola – it looks delicious!!! I need to try your recipe out next week when I need to make a new batch.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:49 PM

      I love the Penpal program. The Chips are so good! I never had them, but always wanted to try them, now I need to buy a big bag!! If you try the recipe, let me know what you think!!

      Reply
  9. Kristina says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    oo yum! I’m in love with everything she sent you, I have half of those items in my pantry right now 🙂 I love Justin’s nut butters and those sweet potato chips are awesome! Your penal program looks like so much fun! Plus this granola sounds delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:48 PM

      You should join the Penpal program, it’s fun! I love getting a surprise treat! I love everything I was sent! I like that I got new items I have never tried. I can’t wait to use it all up, even though most of it’s gone already!!

      Reply
  10. Elizabeth Jarrard says

    February 28, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    So glad you liked the goodies!! and come visit Boston soon-we have great food if i do say so myself!!
    I have to try your granola recipe. I just started making granola and i’m in love. i haven’t been able to make clumps yet-tahnks for sharing your secrets 😉

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:46 PM

      It took me a while to figure out how to make it clump, but I finally got it down, it only took me like 20 tries! 🙂 I’d love to come to Boston, maybe during an east coast summer trip?

      Reply
  11. Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says

    February 28, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Ok, you’ve got me! I’ve so got to try this … I haven’t tried making my own granola yet and I really need to!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:44 PM

      I love making my own granola. It’s fun and tasty and way healthier then store bought! Whats the best is you can control what goes into it!

      Reply
  12. Baker Street says

    February 29, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    PB Granola! I can’t think of anything to top that! Lovely clicks too.

    Reply
  13. Allen says

    February 29, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    This granola recipe looks so good and would pair with so many things – fruit, yogurt, ice cream, etc.
    Excuse me, I have to go make some! Thank you for sharing.
    Allen.

    Reply

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