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This may be the easiest cereal recipe: 3 ingredient no-bake granola with peanut butter! Ready in under 5 minutes, this homemade granola recipe is also very healthy.
I have a weakness for granola. In my house, a box of granola won’t last for more than 2 days…That’s why I had to come up with my own recipe. A healthy granola recipe that I could make in minutes, whenever I crave it.
So this healthy no bake granola recipe was born…A 5 minute healthy recipe to satisfy my cereal cravings, with taste!
No bake granola ingredients
This healthy no-bake granola is so simple that it requires just 3 ingredients. And it’s so versatile that you can adapt it to your liking.
Here is all this no bake granola recipe calls for.
- Rolled oats: also known as old-fashioned oats, this is the most common type of oats in the market. If it is necessary, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Granular sweetener: this healthy no-bake granola recipe requires a granular sweetener, honey or other syrups won’t work. I like using erythritol, which is a sugar-free and calorie-free alternative to sugar. But you can replace it with any granular sweetener of your choice, also coconut or brown sugars are okay.
- Peanut butter: this recipe uses natural peanut butter, free from added sugars and oils. Feel free to replace with almond butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter. Or use tahini for a nut-free granola recipe.
Optional ingredients
Besides the 3 main ingredients, you can add some extras and whip up an incredibly delicious granola.
- Sea salt: although not required, adding a pinch of sea salt will enhance all flavors. Highly recommended!
- Ground cinnamon: this will add more flavor.
- Chocolate chips: add some dark chocolate chips and make peanut butter chocolate granola!
- Nuts and seeds: you can add some crunchiness and taste by adding the nuts and seeds of your choice.
High protein no-bake granola
This healthy no-bake granola recipe is so versatile that you can easily make it high protein. To make high protein granola, just replace part of the oats with protein powder. As a rule of thumb, you’ll want to use 120 grams (1 1/4 cup) of rolled oats and 1 scoop of protein powder. Feel free to add more protein and adjust with peanut butter later.
I like making this no-bake granola with vanilla whey protein because it mixes very well. But also vegan protein powder or casein will work. As for the flavor, pick and choose your favorite – my recommendations are vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate or cinnamon.
How to make healthy no-bake granola
Making 3 ingredient no-bake granola is embarrassingly easy. Honestly…when say it, I mean it. This recipe comes together in a bowl in under 5 minutes, and here’s how!
In a large mixing bowl, combine together the rolled oats and the granular sweetener. Quickly stir, then add the peanut butter and mix until combined. If it is necessary, you may need to use your hands.
Form some chunks of granola, then place in a sealable food container. You can serve this no-bake granola right away or keep refrigerated for a maximum of 5 days.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Yes, this 3 ingredient no bake granola is completely vegan. There is no need for honey, butter or dairy.
If you want to make no-bake granola without gluten, be sure to prepare this recipe with certified gluten-free rolled oats. All the rest is already gluten-free.
Making this no-bake granola recipe without peanut butter is very simple. All you have to do is replacing it with a nut butter of your choice – almond, cashew, walnut, hazelnut butter are great options.
And for a nut free granola recipe,make this recipe with tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Looking for a low calorie granola recipe? Then make this recipe with powdered peanut butter (mixed with little water) and you will half the calories
The recipe for this healthy no-bake granola yields 5 servings of about 50 grams each.
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3 Ingredient No-Bake Granola
Ingredients
- 150 grams (1 1/2 cup) rolled oats
- 45 grams (1/3 cup) granular sweetener (erythritol) or coconut/ brown sugar
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) creamy peanut butter
- 1/6 tsp sea salt, optional
Optional Ingredients
- chocolate chips
- nuts and seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and granular sweetener. Quickly stir, then add peanut butter and mix until combined, using your hands, if necessary.
- Form chunks of granola, then place in a sealable food container. Serve right away or keep refrigerated for a maximum of 5 days.
