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Homemade Banana Nut Granola

Oven-baked granola of rolled oats, mashed overripe bananas, maple, honey, cinnamon and three kinds of nuts.

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Baked banana nut granola with oats and pecans on a parchment-lined tray

Homemade Banana Nut Granola

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Mash bananas and mix in maple syrup, honey, olive oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.

  3. Add oats and nuts, and stir until well coated.

  4. Spread mixture flat and evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent burning on the edges.

  6. Let cool completely for maximum crunch.

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