Granola - Secretsfrommyapron

Ingredients

2bananas, 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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Puree the bananas and dates in a food processor. Add the brown sugar, hot water, vanilla and cinnamon; mix well.

Step 3

Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add oatmeal and mix well.

Step 4

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.

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