Thursday, January 1, 2009

Peanut Butter Granola Cereal

5 cups rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flax seed
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients.
Spread dry ingredients out on two large cookie sheets.
Heat coconut oil and honey on medium heat until smooth.
Evenly pour honey mixture over the dry ingredients.

Bake for 20 minutes until oats and nuts are toasted. Let stand until cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

5 comments:

  1. Could this be a hot cereal in a crock pot? Just curious!

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  2. What a great idea - I think this would be fantastic in a crock pot!

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  3. This looks delicious. I love making my own granola - it's a great way to get in more whole grains!

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  4. one questions....how much agave do you use? It's not in the ingredients, but it's in the recipe. HELP! I wish I had your number.

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  5. Kristal,

    I just noticed that I had accidentally typed agave nectar in... Ooops! I did not use any agave nectar in this granola.. :) Sorry about that! You'll have to let me know what you think when you try it!

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