Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups gluten free rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup smooth almond butter (slightly heated in microwave for 15 -20 seconds))
  • 1 medium very ripe banana (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup OR honey
  • 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dried raisins or cranberries (optional (use refined sugar-free raisins if required))
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut chips (optional)
  • chocolate chips
  • dried banana chips
  • chia seeds
  • dried plantain chips

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, shredded coconut, pecans, mashed banana, cinnamon, flax seeds (if using) and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, almond butter, mashed banana, honey, and vanilla extract. Pour over oat mixture and stir until just combined and moistened.
  • Spread granola in an even layer onto a prepared baking sheet and pat down flat with a spatula or your clean hands.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the pan halfway through. (DO not stir granola while baking).
  • Remove pan from oven and allow granola to cool completely.
  • Once cool, break granola into clusters, toss in add-ins of your choice and store in an airtight container.
  • Serve with yogurt, fresh or freeze-dried bananas or fruit of your choice