Mixed Granola featuring Bananas, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Mixture of Banana-Flavored Cereal, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries

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2025 September 14 . 6:32 AM

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Mixed Nutty Granola with Banana, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Mixed Granola featuring Bananas, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Granola, a popular breakfast favourite and a staple in many households, has a rich history dating back to 1863. Originally called "Granula" by American health advocate James Caleb Jackson, the name Granola was popularised later by Harvey Kellogg in 1878. Today, we're sharing a simple and delicious homemade granola recipe that's naturally sweetened with banana and optional stevia.

Ingredients:

4 cups of rolled oats
1 cup of walnut pieces
3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
1 1/2 cups of mashed banana
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of coconut oil
3 packets of stevia (optional)
1 cup of dried cranberries

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, walnuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, cloves, and stevia (if using).
In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil. Add the mashed banana and vanilla, and stir over low heat for about 2 minutes.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Additional stevia and/or cinnamon can be added for sweetening, if desired.
Pour the oat mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 30 minutes, after which the granola should be flipped and broken into smaller clusters. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Allow the granola to cool, then stir in the dried cranberries.

Enjoyment and Storage:

This homemade granola can be enjoyed in fruit parfaits, homemade trail mix, or eaten on its own. For best results, store it in air-tight containers for up to 4 weeks. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious homemade granola!