Large-Batch Date and Nut Granola

Why such a large batch? A family of five can eat and enjoy an astonishing amount of granola for breakfast. Plus, what is granola but a perfect breakfast food, garnish, and everyday snack?

½ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup agave nectar
¼ cup molasses
1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup nuts of choice
15 cups cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, coarsely ground
1 cup raw walnuts or pecans, coarsely ground
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt

1

Preheat the oven to 180°F. Add the agave nectar, maple syrup, molasses, dates, and 1 cup of your preferred nuts to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

2

Add the wet mixture to the oats, and then add the rest of the ingredients, mixing them together with a wooden spoon until the oats are covered with the mixture evenly on.

3

Spread the mixture out evenly on multiple baking sheets, about ½-inch thick throughout. Bake in the oven for 8 hours, or until golden brown.