Banana Nut Granola Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Nut Granola

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup water
• Bananas
• Vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Rolled Oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans – your choice!)

How to Make Banana Nut Granola

1. Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup pitted dates in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to soften the dates.
3. Transfer the date mixture to a blender. Add 1 mashed ripe banana, 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until completely smooth.
4. In a large bowl, combine the blended date mixture, 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans – your choice!), 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (or other seeds), and 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional). Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
5. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto two ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 225°F (110°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring halfway through (around 30-35 minutes) to ensure even baking and browning.
7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheets before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.