Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola (with chex cereal)

The best peanut butter and jelly granola is loaded with oats, chex, peanuts, raisins and dried cranberries. This recipe is a fun twist on traditional granola and you only need a handful of ingredients to whip it up!

Delicious, snacking granola is only a few ingredients away

You need the ingredients below to make this peanut butter and jelly granola

• Corn chex: For this recipe you can use any chex cereal you like. I used corn chex! Rice chex are a great option as well.

• Rolled oats: You will need 2 cups of whole oats. Oats are a great source of whole grains and fiber.

• Peanuts: Peanuts add the perfect crunch in this granola. I use roasted and salted peanuts but you can use any peanuts you like!

• Raisins and dried cranberries: This recipe calls for a combination of raisins and dried cranberries. You can use both or one or the other. Just use a total of 1 1/2 cups.

• Flax seed meal: Adding flax seed meal to granola is always a great idea. It is neutral in taste and adds great nutritional value.

• Coconut sugar: Coconut sugar adds the perfect sweetness. It also helps create a crunchy texture. You can also use brown sugar.

• Creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter is a must! For this recipe you’ll use 3/4 cup of natural creamy peanut butter. Make sure you give your peanut butter a good stir before measuring because natural peanut butter tends to be very oily.

• Coconut oil, butter, or neutral oil. For this recipe I like using butter, oil or refined coconut oil. Refined coconut oil is neutral in flavor so it doesn’t give this granola a coconut flavor. You can also use melted butter, ghee, canola oil or avocado oil.

• Pure maple syrup: Maple syrup is a great all natural sweeter that gives this granola a perfect sweet flavor. You can also use honey!

• Jelly: Optional but it is a great addition along with the raisins and dried cranberries.

• Vanilla extract and salt: Both vanilla and salt help enhance the flavors in this granola!

Frequently asked questions

Can I use other chex cereal?

Yes! While this recipe calls for corn chex feel free to use another cereal you like. Rice chex are another great option! You could also use another corn based cereal.

Can I omit the jelly?

Yes, the jelly adds additional sweetness and flavor but you can omit it from this recipe.

What type of peanut butter can I use?

I recommend using a natural creamy peanut butter for this recipe. Natural peanut butter is typically made with one or two ingredients: peanuts and salt. Other peanut butters can have added ingredients and preservatives.

What type of jelly can I use?

I recommend using a natural jelly with minimal ingredients. A jelly should be made of fruit and sugar. Try to avoid jellies that have high fructose corn syrup.

Peanut butter and jelly granola

If you love granola, you’re going to love this pb&j granola. This recipe is such a fun twist on traditional granola! Granola makes a great filling snack and will satisfy your afternoon or after dinner hunger cravings. To switch things up from classic and traditional granola, you’ll want to enjoy this unique peanut butter and jelly granola recipe. The addition of chex cereal gives this granola an awesome crunch but you still have the oats and dried fruit like traditional granola.

How to make peanut butter and jelly granola

I have broken down the steps on how to make this granola below.

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add all your dry ingredients to a large bowl. Mix until combined.

Whisk together all the wet ingredients in a medium bowl until fully combined.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix to combine.

Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and pat it down in a flat layer.

Bake for 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the pan in the oven to fully cool.

Once the granola has fully cooled, break it into pieces and enjoy!

How to serve

I have been loving greek yogurt and sprinkling some granola on top – it makes a perfect high protein snack! I am sharing a few ways I love to serve and eat granola below.

There are SO many ways to enjoy this pb&j granola. Here are a few ways you can take this granola to the next level:

• Snack on this granola by itself, it makes perfect, large snacking clusters

• Serve it over greek yogurt, mix plain and vanilla greek yogurt for the best combination

• Sprinkle it on top of your smoothie, it adds the perfect crunch! Here are a few easy smoothie recipes:
• Blueberry Smoothie with Banana (with peanut butter!)
• Orange Banana Smoothie (with greek yogurt!)
• Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie (with chocolate chips!)
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie (with almond butter!)

• Enjoy it like cereal, with some milk or almond milk

• Eat it for dessert, add in some chocolate chips

How to store peanut butter and jelly granola

Once the granola has fully cooled, add it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. I personally prefer storing granola in the fridge as it can last up to a week or more.

Other granola recipes you will love by Brae’s Bites

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The Most Delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola (with chocolate chunks)

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Quinoa Granola Recipe (with raisins and nuts)

Monster Cookie Granola Recipe (with m&m’s)

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