Crunchy Berry Banana Granola Food

CRUNCHY BERRY BANANA GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, almonds, pistachio nuts, and cinnamon. Toss well to mix.
• In a small bowl or 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the honey, molasses, maple syrup, canola oil, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add to dry ingredients and mix well until thoroughly combined and everything is evenly coated.
• Evenly spread half of the granola on each baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until toasted and fragrant, lightly stirring the granola every 15 minutes. Remove the granola from the oven and let stand until completely cool.
• Transfer contents of both baking sheets of granola to a large bowl. Add the banana chips, raisins, and cranberries and mix well. Store in an airtight container.

BANANA GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300°F During that time, chop the almonds, bananas and dates.
• Put the oats (and/or other flakes) on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake, stirring regularly, until lighly toasted, about 15-25 minutes.
• Add the nuts (including coconut) and seeds, and stir to combine.
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the honey, oil and vanilla in a small saucepan, on low heat, stirring until blended. Also, sift together the flour, cinnamon and cardamom.
• Take the baking sheet out of the oven, let it cool a bit and pour the flake/nut mixture into a large bowl. (Leave the oven on).
• Add the flour/spices to the mixture and stir.
• Then, add the honey/oil to the dry ingredtients, stirring until they are well coated.
• Spread on the baking sheet again and bake 20 minutes more, stirring about every 4 minutes.
• When done, mix in the dried fruit.
• Let cool, then store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Enjoy!

CRUNCHY GRANOLA WITH BERRIES & CHERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5/fan oven 170C. Halve some of the pecans, leave some whole. Mix with peanuts, oats, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. In a jug, measure the oil and pour into the mixture, then measure the honey - it will slide out easily. Stir together with a fork to break up any big clumps of oats.
• Pour on to a large baking tray with sides, preferably non-stick, in a thin layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring well at least twice and bringing the mixture in from the edges, until it is golden. Transfer to a large bowl and leave to cool.
• Mix in the berries and cherries and serve with plenty of chilled milk.
• Store for up to 1 month in airtight container.

EASY BANANA BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
• Melt butter in sauce pan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat, add chips, and stir until melted. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Stir in the brown sugar, banana, vanilla, and salt. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the banana mixture, and stir until well combined. Add the flour, stirring just until incorporated. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs, about 30 minutes. Don't over bake. Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.