Definitely a "dump" recipe, this is our go to breakfast. With fresh fruit and yogurt, it's a great way to start off the morning.
I keep the syrup recipe on a sticky note on the refrigerator, so it's always handy, as I have to make a batch every 15 days or so.
Granola:
2-3 cups oats
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped or whole nuts of your choice
1/4 cup seeds (sesame, pepitas, sunflower, etc)
Place in a large pan and toast in the oven until lightly browned. While toasting, make the syrup.
Syrup:
1 t salt
1 t or more of cinnamon
other spices as desired (nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, etc)
1 t vanilla
1/4 cup syrup (maple, honey, corn or a combination...or make your own sugar syrup with equal parts sugar and water)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
2-3 T flax seeds, preferably soaked in a little water
Mix together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and peanut butter melts. Remove granola from the oven, and pour syrup over granola mixture, stirring well to coat. Put the pan back into the oven to toast for 15-20 minutes.
Let cool completely, add dried fruits if desired, and store in an airtight container.
