Author: Allie Zottola

Banana Nut Granola

I used to make granola on a weekly basis, and then I sort of fell out of the habit. Every time I get back into it, I always ask myself why I stopped! It’s perfect on its own, in a trail mix, stirred into yogurt, or with a bowl of milk.

Banana Nut Granola

I have a few favorite granola recipes, and today I want to share a new one. It’s banana nut granola, and I can’t get enough of it! There’s something about the combination of bananas and nuts that is so delicious 🙂

Banana Nut Granola

Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup nuts, chopped (use any kind you like!)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, mashed

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine the oats, nuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and banana. Microwave for 30 seconds and whisk until completely combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir until combined.
5. Spread the granola evenly on the baking sheets and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The granola is done when it is golden brown.
5. Remove granola from the oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!

Currently: July 2017

Current book Cherish by Gary Thomas. I’m actually rereading it because I enjoyed it so much the first time.
Current beauty product Still loving Coppertone Whipped Sunscreen.
Current indulgence Eating pretty much every meal outside 🙂
Soup and sandwich on bistro table outside
Current obsession Filming vlogs. Totally obsessed.
Current craving Spending time with my mom. She’s in New York and I miss her a whole bunch.
Current drink Sumatra Redelong coffee from La Prima Espresso in Pittsburgh. My brother and sister-in-law gave me a bag for my birthday and man is that coffee good!
Coffee in Bob Evan's Rise and Shine mug
Current need An alarm clock. I never set an alarm, and usually wake up sometime between 5:00-6:30 am. I had to meet a new pet sitting client yesterday at 8:00 am and accidentally slept in until 7:30.
Current blessing Our church just wrapped up its annual vacation Bible school and it was great!
Current confession I used Malcolm as a mousepad while I was working the other day. He likes to sprawl out on whatever I’m working on, so I’ve just learned to work with/on top of him 😉
Cat as a mousepad
Current food Sushi. Totally hooked.
Current procrastination Painting our office. I’ve been meaning to do it since January, I think.
Current excitement Jimmy and I are planning a camping trip with my sister and brother-in-law!
Current mood Happy 🙂

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