Banana Nut Granola

• Ready In: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups dates
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  bananas
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 10  cups rolled oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped  nuts or 1 1⁄2 cups  seeds or 1 1⁄2 cups coconut (or less)

Directions

1. Bring water and dates to a boil in a covered saucepan.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Let stand 5 minutes, then blend in blender with all but oats and seeds or coconut.
4. Stir all ingredients together.
5. Spread on two cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 225 degrees for 2 hours, stirring.
7. Put in a air tight container until ready to use.