Yummy granola! I learned this recipe while working at a Bed and Breakfast in DC. All credit goes to "Little Miss Mary!" This recipe calls for 8 ounces of almonds but we recommend using any nuts you desire — they are all delicious!
Original recipe makes 10 cups
Ingredients
2 bananas, peeled and diced
1 1/4 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cups quick cooking oats
8 ounces dried mixed fruit
8 ounces blanched slivered almonds
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Puree the bananas and dates in a food processor. Add the brown sugar, hot water, vanilla and cinnamon; mix well.
- Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add oatmeal and mix well.
- Spread onto large baking sheets and bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours stirring frequently. Cook longer for crunchier if desired. Once cooled add the dried fruits and nuts, as little or as much as you want, and mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 267 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 7.9 g
Fiber: 5.4 g
Protein: 7.2 g
Sodium: 6 mg
