Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2005

This was really good granola! smells like banana bread when it's baking, but it did take longer than recipe says to get crunchy. my one roommate (who is extreeeemely picky about food) ate half the bag in one day! i added dried mixed fruit, raw chopped walnuts, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds after.

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Purplelgs

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2005

This is the best granola recipe I have ever found!! I love the fact there is no oil added like other granolas instead it used dates and bananas to bind the oats together. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!

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Melanie Snyder

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Reviewed: May 14, 2005

I loved it. This is by far the best granola recipe ever. I added a little extra dates and 1/4 cup corn syrup (it gave the granola some clusters) I love the date and banana flavor. This one is a keeper. I will make it again and again.

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2005

I love the banana flavor of this granola. I will definitely be making this again!

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JENNYPETERSEN

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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2005

OK. THe bananna taste was a little to strong for me. Otherwise good.

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LAURA2379

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2004

Good banana flavor, no fat recipe. After reading others' comments, I made sure mine was "crunchy." I doubled the brown sugar and baked at 300 degrees for 50-60 minutes (stirring every 15 mins). Also, I added coconut and walnuts about halfway through the baking so they would be toasted, too. Added 1 cup each of raisins and dried cranberries.

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STARFLOWER

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2004

I thought this was a bit too dry and pasty tasting. It does get cruchy, but you have to bake it a long time. I like that it uses bananas and dates (although I used prunes instead). I think I will try to incorporate them into other granola recipes that use oil.

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2003

This was a good granola recipe, but it was somewhat lacking in flavor in my opinion. Even with the full amount of vanilla added, I felt it was still a little bland. I really like the fact that there is no oil or butter in this...making it extra healthy. I left out the almonds and used 1 package of fruit bits. I only had a little more than 5 cups of oatmeal and it turned out just fine. I plan on serving this over yogurt and pancakes for breakfast. Thanks for sharing.

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JOSIE

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Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2003

Just wonderful - loved it! Added some syrup and coconut to the mixture before baking! Yummy!

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BARBARA_LUSHER

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2002

This granola is one of the best that I have tried. My family loved it! It was gone in one day. Everyone was a little skeptical that the banana's would have too strong a flavor... but you didn't even know they were a key ingredient. I recommend this recipe highly.

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TAMMY RATHBONE

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2002

I too added coconut, almonds and 1/4 cup honey to the recipe before I cooked. I cooked it for close to three hours to get the desired crunch. I added dried apples and cherries. My kids (8,5,3,2)love it for a snack. Not too sweet and very good for them. I will make this again. Thank you.

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BURGANDY8

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2002

Absolutely wonderful. Had everyone guessing at the ingredients and eating it as a snack food. I added the sliced almonds and a cup of coconut with the oats and first mixture and toasted/dried them together and it worked well. I also added 1/4 cup of honey because of the extra ingredients and to get a pinch of honey flavor. A+++++++++ in my book and a definate keeper. What a way to use old bananas too!!! Tip don't put too muck on a pan if you want a dryer or toastier taste keep it single layer.

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MAEVEN6

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2002

I absolutely love this granola. I don't like overly sweet food, and this had just right amount of sweetness. I ended up adding much less nuts. I was also worried about molding, so I kept it in the freezer. This granola over plain yogurt was one of the few things I wanted to eat at all before my wedding. I will make it again soon. Thank you Susan!

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FRIJOLANA

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2002

very nice! I didn't have quick oatmeal and used a 2 porridge mixes (one 'crushed' version and one not crushed) and it turned out very tasty. I left it in the oven for abt 3 hours though cause it didn't get crunchy too well. The next morning though it turned out to be very crunchy, which it still is in yoghurt/milk. YUM!

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SAMMIE2

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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2002

I found this granola VERY dry and with an overwhelming banana flavor. It also never got crunchy.

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2002

What a great recipe and so easy too! I've been looking for a recipe that didn't include oil. This one tastes really good. Try adding in fresh fruit like peaches or berries. I added crushed pineapple and cranberries. Enjoy!

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TAMARA GONZALES

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2002

It was so easy to make and its wonderful.

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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2002

This granola is really good. It's a great base for any mix of nuts and fruits. I really enjoyed it. I added 3/4 cup of brown sugar and I poured honey over the granola when it was on the baking sheet, prior to baking it. Just a suggestion.

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JERRYJAMESSTONE

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2001

This is a great granola recipe. It could use a touch more brown sugar. My husband and kids ate it for their snack, right out of the container. Tip: When laying it in the pan, use your hands and squeeze with each handful. That will create nice chunks of granola. Easier for snacking.

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