Chris’ Granola

This is the recipe for Chris Peterson’s famous granola. If you know, you know. On a lucky day, you can snag a bag to take home here in our showroom, but they run out quick — all the better to make your own at home. This recipe makes a very large batch.

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Time: 1 1/2 hours

Ingredients:

8 cups rolled oats

2 cups sliced almonds

2 cups cashews, broken into pieces

2 cups flaked coconut

1 cup pumpkin seeds

1 cup pecans, crushed

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 cup real maple syrup

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

3 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Optional:
1–2 cups raisins, dried cherries, or other dried fruit

Instructions:

1.  Preheat oven to 250°F on Convection Mode. In a very large bowl, combine oats, almonds, cashews, coconut, pumpkin seeds, pecans, brown sugar, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, molasses, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Add the liquid to the dry mixture. Using your hands, mix the liquid into the dry mixture until it’s evenly coated.

3. Spread the granola onto 2 sheet pans. Bake for 1 hour, tossing the mixture after 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Add your choice of dried fruits. Store in sealed containers. It will remain fresh for a few weeks; freezing will prolong the life of the granola.