Healthy Homemade Coconut Peanut Butter Granola

This Coconut Peanut Butter Granola combines the rich flavours of coconut, peanuts, and hemp hearts, offering a crunchy, protein-packed snack with a hint of sweetness from maple syrup.

Keyword: granola, peanut butter, protein

Servings: 12

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

200 g unsweetened large-flake coconut 2 ½ cups
160 g rolled oats 2 cups
140 g pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1 cup
100 g hemp hearts ¾ cup
50 g chopped peanuts or almonds ½ cup
30 g brown sugar 2 tablespoons
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

80 g coconut oil ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon
115 g maple syrup ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons
50 g peanut butter 3 tablespoons
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Line an extra-large rimmed baking sheet (15x21") with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the coconut, oats, pepitas, hemp hearts, chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Place the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15–20 second increments until melted.
Stir in the maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the granola onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the sheet and stir the granola.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 13 minutes, until the edges are just turning golden.
Note: The granola will still feel soft when you take it out, but will harden as it cools.
Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet (about 1 hour).
Transfer it to a glass jar or airtight container.

Notes

Macros Per Serving (12 servings of 1/4 cup each):

Calories: 393 cal
Protein: 10.1 g
Carbohydrates: 26.3 g
Fat: 29.8 g

Storage:

Store your granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 weeks. For longer shelf life, freeze it in zip-top bags for up to 2 months, making sure to press out any air before sealing for easy grab-and-go portions.

Substitutions:

Nuts: Swap the peanuts for other nuts like almonds, cashews, or walnuts if preferred.
Sweeteners: Use honey or agave syrup in place of maple syrup for a different sweetness.
Seeds: Replace the hemp hearts with chia seeds, or add more pepitas for extra crunch.
Peanut Butter: If needed, substitute with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavour.

Boosting Protein:

To increase the protein content, you can add protein powder (about 10–15 g) to the dry ingredients. It blends well with the oats and seeds, providing a protein boost without altering the flavour or texture too much!