Date Sweetened Granola
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour (optional)
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Add-ins: slivered almonds, raisins, etc
Preparation
In a blender, add dates with water and bananas, then blend till smooth
In a mixing bowl combine oats, salt and almond flour
Pour in liquid mixture and toss to coat evenly
Spread mixture out over two to three lined baking sheets
Make sure to spread oats thinly on the baking sheet to ensure they cook evenly
Place in oven at 325F and bake for at least 40-45 minutes, turning oats every 10 minutes to prevent burning
In the last 10 mins of baking, feel free to add in some extra bits
I opted to add in some golden raisins and slivered almonds
After baking, remove from oven and allow to completely cool
Oats will still be slightly soft when coming out of the oven
Cooling them will allow them to fully crisp up
Store in a dry container and use as desired (top bowls or plant based yogurt with it or feel free to snack on it)
