Peanut Butter Maca Granola
Homemade granola combining rolled oats, mixed nuts, and maca powder bound with peanut butter and maple syrup. Toasted until golden and crispy, this nutrient-dense blend offers a nutty, slightly earthy flavor with hints of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or snacking straight from the jar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped mixed nutssunflower seeds1:1nut-freeFull guide →
- ½ tbsp maca powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F.
- 2
Combine rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, maca powder, cinnamon, and sea salt in a large bowl and mix well.
- 3
Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
- 4
Spread mixture onto a lined baking tray in an even layer.
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden, flipping halfway through for even browning.
- 6
Cool slightly before transferring to a jar.
Tips
Flip granola at the 10-12 minute mark to ensure even browning and prevent burning at edges.
Cool completely on the tray before breaking into clusters for better texture.
Granola continues to crisp as it cools.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Prepare and bake up to 5 days in advance. Store cooled granola in an airtight container.
Serve with yogurt, milk, or eat plain as a snack. Portion approximately 1/4 cup per serving.
Common Mistakes
Skip flipping halfway through to avoid granola browning unevenly or burning at edges.
Remove from oven too early to avoid granola remaining soft and not developing crispness.