Granola Recipe
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Granola

By: Susan Johnson 
"Yummy granola! I learned this recipe while working at a Bed and Breakfast in DC. All credit goes to "Little Miss Mary!" This recipe calls for 8 ounces of almonds but we recommend using any nuts you desire -- they are all delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (58)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 10 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/4 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 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

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. Puree the bananas and dates in a food processor. Add the brown sugar, hot water, vanilla and cinnamon; mix well.
  3. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add oatmeal and mix well.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 267 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2006 by I'm Not Stupid, I Know Tings   view full review
I make a lot of granola and was searching for a new recipe when I stumbled on this one. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by BURGANDY8   view full review
I too added coconut, almonds and 1/4 cup honey to the recipe before I cooked. I cooked it for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by MAEVEN6   view full review
Absolutely wonderful. Had everyone guessing at the ingredients and eating it as a snack food....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by CDNBOOTYFOOD   view full review
I love this recipe. We're never without a batch on hand! I like to substitute honey for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by TAMMY RATHBONE   view full review
This granola is one of the best that I have tried. My family loved it! It was gone in one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2003 by LILLEPTON   view full review
This is a great granola recipe. It could use a touch more brown sugar. My husband and kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by JBHERRON   view full review
This is a great granola recipe. I made my first batch a couple weeks ago and have eaten it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by TAMARA GONZALES   view full review
What a great recipe and so easy too! I've been looking for a recipe that didn't include oil. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by WHEETYC   view full review
I found this granola VERY dry and with an overwhelming banana flavor. It also never got crunchy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by FRIJOLANA   view full review
I absolutely love this granola. I don't like overly sweet food, and this had just right...

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