Pinewood Social Granola
We love the funky, relaxed vibe of the Pinewood Social. It's perfect for working and for meetings. As a result we spend many a morning in "booth #5" drinking cups of Crema coffee and meeting with Musi...
Sandy Murphy makes this granola, named after her dad, and sells it at the Richland Park Farmers Market.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups regular oats, uncooked
- ½ cup each grated coconut, sliced almonds, chopped pecans and wheat germ
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup raisins or dried cranberries
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 250 F. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well.
2. Combine honey, brown sugar, and oil in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stir until sugar melts. Remove from heat; add peanut butter and vanilla and stir well. Drizzle over oat mixture; toss gently to coat well.
3. Spread mixture evenly on a greased baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes, add raisins. Stir gently and bake 15 minutes. Let granola cool completely. Store in airtight container.
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