This is a variation of our stovetop granola base recipe. Homemade granola easy, delicious, and made with pantry staple ingredients! Stovetop granola is a great option for when you don’t want to turn your oven on. Tossed with crunchy peanuts, honey, and cinnamon, this stovetop peanut granola with chocolate chips will enhance any breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Culinary Tips for the Best Peanut Granola Recipe
This recipe calls for brown sugar, oil, and honey. Measure the ingredients in that order to make clean-up easier! Measure the brown sugar first; it needs to be measured with a clean spoon; otherwise, it will stick to the bottom. Then, measure the oil. By measuring the oil before the honey, the honey will just slide right out!
Cook the granola until golden, but don’t expect it to be hard when you remove it from the stove. It will harden as it cools.
Add the chocolate chips after the granola cools to prevent melting.
If you have kids, let them help you with this recipe! It’s very kid-friendly.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Brown Sugar: substitute coconut sugar, cane sugar, or sugar in the raw, although the flavor will be slightly different.
- Canola Oil: substitute avocado oil.
- Honey: substitute agave or maple syrup for vegan stovetop granola.
- Vanilla: substitute or add ¼ teaspoon almond extract.
- Cinnamon: substitute pumpkin spice or apple pie spice.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: substitute quick oats. Don’t use steel cut oats, as these have to be cooked in water for digestibility.
- Roasted Peanuts: substitute any variety of roasted nuts, but the granola won’t be a peanut variation any more!
- Dark Chocolate Chips: substitute mini or semi-sweet chocolate chips for best flavor. We don’t recommend using milk or white chocolate, as these are not generally healthy options.
Recipe Variations
Add some dried fruit, like raisins or dried cherries, to the granola after cooking for a chewy texture and more nutrition.
Want more stovetop granola recipe inspiration?
Use our stovetop granola base recipe as a guide!
This recipe was adapted from our traditional homemade granola base recipe. Check out our other healthy granola recipe variations!
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Is this Peanut Granola Recipe Healthy?
Granola can definitely be part of a healthy diet. The star ingredients in this crunchy granola recipe are oats, peanuts, and dark chocolate. Learn more about the benefits of whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats in our book, To Your Taste!
Oats
Oats are whole grains, making them rich in disease-fighting phytonutrients and antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Whole grains such as oats are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Fiber is important for digestion, satiety, stable blood sugar, good cholesterol, and healthy gut bacteria. Complex carbohydrates are important for steady energy and focus.
Learn more about the different types of oats in this article!
Peanuts
Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fat. Peanuts are high in monounsaturated fats, which are good for heart health.
Dark Chocolate
Cocoa is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The darker, the better; dark chocolate with more than 70% cocoa solids has the most nutritional benefits.
Healthy Peanut Granola Serving Suggestions
This simple granola recipe is great for an easy breakfast, a satisfying snack, or even a healthy dessert!
- Top a peanut butter parfait made with plain yogurt and fresh fruit
- Garnish a smoothie bowl
- Sprinkle on top of peanut butter coated apples or bananas
- Eat by itself for a tasty snack!
How to Store Peanut Granola
Allow granola to cool completely. Homemade granola will keep for at least a month in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Peanut Granola with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup lightly roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar, oil, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Stir with a spatula until melted and mostly combined.
- Add oats to the pan, stirring to coat with the oil mixture. Stir frequently for 6 -7 minutes, or until oats are almost fully toasted and golden brown.
- Add the peanuts, stir into the oats, and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the oats are fully toasted.
- Remove from heat, and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet or sheet of parchment paper to cool. Granola will crisp as it cools.
- Once cooled, add chocolate chips, then store in an airtight bag or container. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
FAQ Questions:
Can I make this peanut granola vegan?
Yes. Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave syrup to make this granola fully vegan. The recipe already uses plant-based ingredients like oats and peanuts.
Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?
Why should I add the chocolate chips after cooling?
Adding chocolate chips while the granola is still hot will cause them to melt. Stir them in once the granola has completely cooled for the best texture.
