Molasses-Peanut Granola

[jglass]

This is so easy to make. I made Jon's Dad a batch and took him to him yesterday. Jon said he heard his Dad get into the bag 5 times while I was out in the garden getting some sage and thyme lol. I prefer peanut butter or honey granola but if you like molasses this one is the one for you.

Molasses-Peanut Granola

Makes 7 cups

vegetable oil cooking spray
3 cups old fashioned oats (I always add a little wheat germ and bran)
1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts or cashews or almonds or sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup light molasses (light)
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup golden raisin

Feel free to add whatever you want!
Position rack to center of oven and preheat to 325*.
Spray large roasting pan with nonstick spray.
Mix oats, peanuts, and coconut in prepared roasting pan.
Combine molasses, brown sugar, 1/4 cup water and oil in heavy small saucepan.
Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
Pour hot molasses mixture over oat mixture; toss to coat well.
Bake granola 20 minutes Stir raisins into granola.
Bake until deep golden, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes longer.
Transfer pan to rack.
Using metal spatula, scrape bottom of pan to loosen granola.
Cool completely in pan, occasionally scraping with spatula to prevent granola from sticking.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Oh janie! AGGGH! Now I'm dyin' for a box of "Poppycock"! (a crunchy brand of caramel popcorn w/ pecans, brazil nuts and cashews- for those who are unfamiliar...)

[jglass]

His Dad works all day from daylight almost til dark. Especially this time of the year. He slows down just enough to get something to eat through the day and I thought the granola might make him something he could grab a handful of when he comes in for a cold drink of water. Something to boost the blood sugar.
This recipe is loaded with flavors he loves. Molasses, oats, peanuts, coconut and raisins are some of his favs. Next time Im gonna add in sunflower kernels cause he loves them to.