Because snacks are very popular at our house... and so is granola.
Cook {generous} 1/3 cup crunchy or creamy, natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, and 3 T. canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat for two minutes. Stir in 1/2 to 1 ripe banana, thinly sliced, stirring the mixture briskly to break down the banana until the mixture is mostly smooth. Remove from heat.
Pour hot mixture over 3.5 cups of uncooked, old fashioned oats. {Feel free to get creative with your "dry" mixture by adding flaked coconut, other grains, sesame seeds, or nuts.} Stir well until coated.
Spread mixture in a greased jelly roll pan and bake for 10 minutes at 325. Stir. Turn the oven off and leave inside five minutes longer, keeping a watchful eye to prevent scorching.
Remove from oven and cool completely. Add dried fruit or chocolate chips if desired. Store in an airtight container and serve over vanilla yogurt for a satisfying snack.
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11 comments:
It's been so long since I've made granola. You're inspiring me again. I do think the banana makes a difference--not just for taste, but for texture as well. I wish we weren't a peanut-free family. This combo sounds sooo good.
I've been making granola now for a few weeks... the lazy way. =) It's really good, healthy, and easy. You might want to try the recipe. Go to my blog for the link, or you can google "lazy granola."
Mmmm ~ I know I would love this! I think I'll make it this week! Thanks!
Oh how fun...we were just on each other's blogs at the same time drooling on the food! haha. :)
Oh yum! I cannot wait to try this! I've been making granola like a mad woman the last few months...to add banana to the mix! Wow! Can't wait! Thanks so much for sharing!
I NEED a good granola recipe... I think I may try this tomorrow.
this sounds great! We usually just eat granola in warm weather for breakfast, so perhaps I should mix it up a bit. . .
Satisfying and healthy too.
yum! that looks so good. i have never yet made my own granola but would like to sometime. Kelly
I found your recipe on FoodGawker. Looks wonderful!! I just had to stop and say cute blog :)
I love making granola at home-it's so much tastier than anything they have in the grocery store. I never thought about making a peanut butter-banana version before so I am definitely excited to give your recipe a try :)
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