Ingredients
¼cupcoconut oil,or canola oil, or vegetable oil
⅓cuphoney
½cuppeanut butter,honey roasted, or desired peanut butter brand
1tsppure vanilla extract
3cupsold-fashioned rolled oats
1cuppeanuts,honey roasted
½tspground cinnamon
½cuppeanut butter chips,optional
½cupmini M&M’s,or regular sized M&M’s, optional
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line one large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large heat-proof bowl, microwave the coconut oil and honey together for 30 seconds.
Remove from the microwave, then using a fork or rubber spatula, stir until everything’s melted together and smooth. Microwave it again for an additional 10 seconds or so.
Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Add the oats, peanuts, and cinnamon.
Toss the mixture to coat everything, making sure all of the oats are moistened.
Spread onto the prepared baking sheet, then bake for 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
Remove from the oven, then allow the granola to cool for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the peanut butter chips and M&M’s on top, if desired.
Stir everything together gently on the baking sheet, then allow to cool completely.
Serve, and enjoy!
