Peanut Butter and Honey Granola

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups shelled roasted peanuts
• 1 cup hulled raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or chunky
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped dried dates

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine oats, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.

In a small saucepan, mix the honey and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the oat mixture. Pour in the oil, and stir thoroughly. The mixture will be chunky and rough.

Spread the oat mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, stirring twice while baking. Transfer the granola to a large bowl and add the dates, tossing to combine.

Additional Flavors & Add-Ins:
• Chocolate & PB: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, after the granola has completely cooled.
• Tropical PB: 1 cup unsweetened coconut, added before baking, plus 1/2 cup each dried pineapple and banana chips added after baking.
• PB & J: 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup raisins added after baking, instead of the dates.