peanut butter granola {and road trip}
March 11, 2011
happy friday, friends! today i am very excited because we are headed out on the biggest road trip we’ve ever embarked upon. the mister and i (and toaster) have packed up and are officially on the road!
this is a map of our adventure! first up on our trip we’re headed to new mexico for a camping trip, then to tuscon, az for some business. the hub will be coaching a cycling camp, while i’ll be enjoying the warmest weather of the year (don’t mind if i, do!)! next we’ll be going home to north carolina for about ten days before we return to colorado springs, just in time to turn around and head out to california for david to do some more coaching while i begin looking for our next place to homestead. the big move to california is just around the corner, i can’t believe it!
so if your head isn’t spinning you’ll remember that i mentioned we were going camping first? that’s where the granola comes in! i have (of course) been planning our camping meals, and was so excited when my dear friend heather sent over this delicious recipe for peanut butter granola. it is easy, cheap and super yummy.
ingredients:
- 2/3 cup honey
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 cups rolled oats (not the quick ones!)
- 1 cup almonds
- 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
directions:
preheat oven to 325 degrees. mix honey, peanut butter and sugar in medium sauce pan. simmer over medium-high heat and stir until well dissolved together. remove from the heat and stir in cinnamon and salt. mix oats, almonds and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. stir in warm mixture and toss to coat. spread granola in a single layer and well-greased baking sheets. bake for 15 minutes, stir, and bake for another 15 minutes. let cool completely, then stir in the cranberries and raisins. enjoy!
what are you doing this weekend? everything here at ghtr will resume as usual, as i’ll have interent access throughout our trip- and hopefully some exciting new places to show you!
xox! bonnie
wrap up: {camping} {granola} {peanut butter} {recipe} {road trip}
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Have a safe and fun trip!
wow, girlie! what a fun time!! have a great trip :)
Hi Bonnie,
I stop by your blog pretty often. It’s so cute!
Anyway, I live in Tucson!
Email me if you’d like some fun spots to explore while you’re in town. It’s so beautiful here this time of year.(Although it looks kind of puny after a recent freeze killed a lot of cactus and palms.)But, I know a good Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant you might like to try!
Safe travels, lady! Have fun!
-Beth
Oh yeah! Sounds like you have lots of adventures planned. I am jonesing for a camping trip this year, you’ve inspired me to get planning! Have fun and enjoy! Thanks for the awesome granola recipe too.
Melissa :-)
wow, this looks incredible! I was going to make granola this weekend…this fits the bill. Thanks for sharing.
S
first, have so much fun!!!! can’t wait to see pics!
second, that recipe looks awesome…I am going to make it ASAP!
That sounds like an awesome trip…i’m so jealous!! have a blast :)
congratulations on your adventure! having recently returned frou our own BIG trip i know a little about the feeling of it all! lemme know if you need any odd tidbits, i may have one or two, i dunno. ;) and if yer near the central coast of California…;)
Have fun!
The sweet life of a travelin’ gal :) Have fun and be safe, love!
You have quite the trip planned! It is going to be so much fun – have a great time!
How exciting! Hope you’re going to blog about your travels… as I want to be there every step of the way!
Have a delicious trip!!
Can’t wait to see some pics from your big trip, Bonnie. I am a BIG fan of roadtrips! The granola sounds delicious:)
And what plans to you have to be where i live in colorado
I can give you suggestions if you would like
thanks for the well wishes everyone! so far the trip has been amazing! i’ll be sure to post pics along the way. ;)
beth, i’ll be e-mailing you soon! xox
That’s so exciting, Bonnie! Traveling around the country like that is one of my dream vacations. I hope you have a great time, and post lots of pictures! :)