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Paleo Banana Bread Granola
Ingredients
1 1/2
cup
chopped walnuts
1
cup
chopped pecans
1/2
cup
pumpkin seeds (or sub sunflower seeds)
2
T
flax seeds (or sub hemp seeds, optional)
4
medjool dates, pitted (~1/2 cup)
1
cup
large, unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2
tsp
salt
1/2
T
cinnamon
1/3
cup
coconut oil
1
tsp
vanilla extract*
1
banana
milk/yogurt of choice, optional
1
pint
berries of choice, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a food processor add: 1½c chopped walnuts, 1c chopped pecans, ½c pumpkin seeds (OR sub w/ sunflower seeds), 2T flax seeds (OR sub w/ hemp seeds), optional, 4 medjool dates, pitted (~½c), 1c coconut flakes, ½tsp salt, ½T cinnamon
Pulse until nuts and dates are chopped and resemble “oats”. Remove mixture from processor and set aside in a bowl.
Now add to the food processor: 1/3c melted coconut oil, 1tsp vanilla & 1 banana
Blend until smooth.
Pour banana mixture into nut mixture and mix with spatula until well coated.
Place mixture on large sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread out until flat & thin (the mixture should be wet).
Bake for 10 mins. Remove from oven & stir, breaking apart granola.
Bake 5-10 more mins (watch closely - it burns easily!)
Remove from oven, cool, break apart as desired and store in an airtight container. Note: Yields ~5c or 10 servings.
Option to serve granola over milk or yogurt and/or topped with berries.
Notes
*Read all ingredient lists; avoid added msg, sugar, gluten, etc.