Jif® Peanut Butter Granola

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"Loaded with energy, this granola recipe is perfect for picnics, camping, lunch bags or as a tasty party snack." — JIF®

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
In a small saucepan, combine JIF®, honey and cinnamon; heat through. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Place oats in a large, shallow roasting pan or a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Pour warm JIF® mixture over oats and stir gently until oats are coated. Spread evenly in pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off oven.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cover raisins in boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain well. Stir raisins, nuts and figs into baked mixture. Return to oven and let dry 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Store in covered containers.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 05, 2010

I make this 2-3 times a week because I can't get enough of it! I have started making it in the microwave. I put the PB, honey and cinnamon in a glass measuring cup and put in the microwave for 1 min. then I stir it and microwave it for 1 more min. After its done I stir in the vanilla then pour it over the oats in a large mixing bowl. I've used the figs(they're very yummy) but I don't think its any better than a mix of raisins and craisins(what I usually use). I also always use diff. nuts because I don't like peanuts very much. I've used almonds, walnuts and pistachios that I roasted during the last 10 mins. of baking the granola. They all tasted great. All in all this recipe is very versatile! Sometimes I throw in extra oats (like 4 1/2 cups total) for a slightly dryer granola or I'll add these instant steel cut oats called "Coach's Oats" and it doesn't taste any different but is healthier. I usually use all natural PB (just mashed peanuts) and I haven't noticed a big difference between salted/unsalted or smooth/crunchy. It does taste sweeter if you use regular PB but its still delicious w/the healthy kind! Even reduced fat PB tastes great!.

—Liz

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 14, 2010

Hmm. On one hand, the recipe's written with only 1 cup of oats; on the other hand, as many people have correctly pointed out, the recipe on Jif's site calls for 4 cups of oats - big discrepancy. I first tried the Jif site's recipe (4 cups oats), and found the mixture not unpleasant, but neither sweet nor PB-ery enough. Then I tried this one, and while it delivered much more PB flavor, I found it very sloppy and prone to burning in the oven. So I give up, and I'll just keep looking for a better recipe. I believe if the reviews for this recipe reflected the fact that many people used 4 cups of oats instead of 1, the overall rating would be much lower, so proceed with caution.

—campagnes

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Apr 20, 2005

As a peanut butter lover, this is the BEST granola. The first reviewer is correct, there should be 4 CUPS of oats added!! I also added wheat germ, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.

—CHARITYBOO

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Dec 28, 2007

This is delicious! I didn't follow exactly because I didn't have peanuts or figs, and I added wheat germ and flax seed. This will be something that I keep on hand from now on. I will try as written next time. I think you can play around with this one and have amazing results.

—MGBJERRY

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Jan 20, 2010

This is delicious! I love being able to make my own granola without any preservatives. I love the peanut butter/honey combo. The recipe does, indeed, need 4 cups of oats and not 1. I halved the recipe, and it still yielded about 3 1/2 cups.

—Bird

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Mar 10, 2005

This was good. If you are going to make it spend the extra dollar and get the Quaker oats. They seem to help keep the recipe from becoming "crumbly like". As you spread it on the baking sheet you can sqeeze the granola and it will make clusters.

—Pamela

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Jan 22, 2007

I think it is better with 4 cups of oats, not 1. Everything else is the same and it is the best granola I've ever had!

—Stephanie A.

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Jul 30, 2010

I used Trader Joe's organic peanut butter. I didn't have figs so I added dried blueberries. The kids had this for breakfast this morning and I have to tell you.....it was absolutely silent. They enjoyed it to the point of no sound at the breakfast table. Win for mom and kids. I'm SO making this again, though I might try a different dried fruit next time. Maybe apples or cranberries? NOTE: I also checked the JIF website and their original recipe also called for four cups of oats, so that's what I went with. If it wasn't for AMIEH's review, I would have had a mess on my hands.

—Sarah Jo

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Nutrition

Calories
284 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
42 g
14%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
11.3 g
17%

Fiber
4.6 g
19%

Protein
8 g
16%

Sodium
54 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Jif(R) Peanut Butter Granola

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 284
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g 17 %
Saturated Fat 1.9g 9 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 54mg 2 %
** Potassium 263mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 42g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 19 %
Protein 8g 16 %
Sugars 22.6g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 21 %
Niacin 31 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.