Ingredients
¾cupbananas,(about 2 small), ripe, mashed
2½tbspcoconut oil,melted
¼cuppure maple syrup
⅛tspsalt
3cupsold fashioned rolled oats
¾cupcashews
¾cuppecans
1cupbanana chips
¾cuphoney roasted peanuts
½cupraisins
½cupdried mango pieces,or dried papaya
1cupdried pineapple chunks
1cupshredded coconut,toasted
handfulshredded coconut,not toasted, optional
Preparation
Spread shredded coconut in a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 300 degrees F for about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to make sure that the coconut browns evenly. Set the toasted coconut aside.
Combine the oats, dried banana chips, cashews, and pecans in a large bowl and set aside.
Mix together the mashed banana, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt.
Pour the wet mixture into the oat mixture, then stir until all of the oats and nuts are moistened. Spread onto a large baking sheet in a thin layer.
Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes, stirring at the 10-minute mark. Remove from oven and mix in the dried fruit or half of the dried fruit if baking in 2 batches.
Place back in the oven for 20 more minutes, stirring at the 10-minute mark.
Remove the cooked granola from the oven and mix in the toasted coconut and honey roasted peanuts. Throw in a handful of un-toasted coconut, if desired.
Allow granola to cool completely and enjoy!
