Banana Maple Granola

By Beckylynn

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from themessybakerblog.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.

In a large bowl mix oats, coconut flakes, salt, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Set aside.

In a small saucepan add mashed banana, maple syrup, coconut oil, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the coconut oil and brown sugar melt, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove the mixture from the heat and pour over the oat mixture. Gently fold the mixture until the oats are equally coated.

Transfer the granola to the lined baking sheet and spread the mixture evenly on to the pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown in color.