Super Nutty Granola Crunch

Super Nutty Granola Crunch

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Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

• 1 cup whole dates, pitted
• 2 large bananas
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 lb. old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 lb. unsweetened coconut (flakes or chips)
• 1 lb. walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 cup golden raisins

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

In a blender, combine dates, bananas, cinnamon and water. Blend until smooth. Add more water a tablespoon at a time if mixture is too thick.

In a large bowl, mix together oats and date mixture until coated, breaking up very large clusters. Stir in dried coconut.

Bake in a thin layer on a baking sheet (must be done in small batches), stirring occasionally to desired crunchiness. About 1 to 1.5 hours.

Remove from oven and cool. Stir in walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds and raisins. Store in an airtight container.

Additional stir in ideas: Dried fruits or a combination of blueberries, strawberries, cherries, cranberries, etc.

Recipe submitted by Jo, Farmington, NM

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