Ultimate Endurance Fuel: Easy Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Honey Granola Recipe (Full Fat)

100% organic homemade granola with no sketchy ingredients that breaks off into awesome chunks. Perfect for marathon training and carb-loading.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 5213 | Protein: 116g | Carbs: 553g | Fat: 306g | Fiber: 8g

Ingredients

• 5 cups oats
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 6 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1-2 tbsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 305°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups oats, 1 cup walnuts, 1 cup sliced almonds, 1 cup shredded coconut, and optionally, the 1-2 tbsp vanilla extract. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.
3. In a small pot over low heat, blend 2 tbsp cinnamon, 6 tbsp salted butter, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/4 cup peanut butter. Stir until fully blended and smooth.
4. Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients in the large bowl and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
5. Spread the granola mixture onto a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, creating an even layer about 1/2 inch thick.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven, stir the granola, and flatten it back down to an even layer.
8. Drizzle additional honey in a crisscross pattern over the top of the flattened granola.
9. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and as crunchy as you like.
10. Let the granola cool completely before breaking it up into chunks.
11. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe by Michael Baker on Get Up Earlier.