Gluten Free Banana Coconut Granola Recipe - no added sugar
Gluten Free Banana Coconut Granola Recipe – no added sugar
Ingredients
2 cups Montana Gluten Free Raw Oatmeal
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup dried, unsweetened fruit
¼ cup sliced almonds
⅛ cup flax seed (optional)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 ½ tbsp melted coconut oil (between 2 and 3 tablespoons)
1 tbsp honey (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper, if desired.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, almonds, flax seed, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Add the mashed banana, coconut oil and honey (if used) into the bowl with the oat mixture. Use a spoon to mix ingredients until evenly distributed.
Spread mixture in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Press down slightly and place in oven.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, checking and tossing every 15 minutes. Break up large clusters if necessary. Once the granola is evenly browned and no longer feels damp, remove from oven. (Note: As it cools it will crisp up even more, so do not over-bake.)
Let cook completely. Then store in an airtight container at room temperature up to one week (store in the freezer for up to 3 months).
Serving Suggestion: Fabulous served over vanilla yogurt!!