GRANOLA

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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!

Provided by Susan Johnson

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bananas, peeled and diced
1 ¼ cups dates, pitted and chopped
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ 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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 6.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

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