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Homemade Granola
  • 50 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 60 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 banana
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 C oats

Directions

Mise en place

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper or spread a thin layer of olive oil.
  • Peel the banana.
  • In a bowl, mash the banana.

Combine ingredients

  • Mix mashed together with the oil, honey, and cinnamon.
  • Stir in the oats until everything is well combined.

Bake granola

  • Spread the granola mixture out on the baking sheet.
  • Make sure the mixture spreads thin and evenly, otherwise some of it will burn (use multiple baking sheets if necessary).
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until mixture starts to turn golden brown.
  • Allow to cook until granola hardens (it will take longer if you baked it in a thicker layer).

Serve

  • To cool quickly, place the baking sheet in the fridge or freezer.

Recipe in Action

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  • 5 Servings
  • Difficulty: Difficult
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Granola, similar to trail mix, is often rolled into snack-sized bars resulting in a great on the go snack. It’s often combined with yogurt, honey, strawberries, bananas, and other types of cereals to boost nutritional value.

Cultural Facts

Granola was invented in the United States as a food consisting of whole grain products crumbled and then baked until crisp. It was once primarily used by hikers and campers because it is lightweight, energy dense and easy to store. However, today, many people eat granola in a variety of ways.

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