Making banana granola with FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum

Snacks and sweets can be easy to grab now that we're all spending a lot more time at home.

Tierra is in her kitchen with a recipe for a healthier option that'll still satisfy that hunger and your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats 
  • 1 overripe banana 
  • 1/4 cup pecans (or nut of choice)
  • 1/2 cup dates (or other nuts and/or seeds, if preferred) 
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup 
  • 3 tbsp oil (preferably melted coconut oil, but avocado oil can work as well)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (or other seed)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg 

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix wet ingredients: mash overripe banana with maple syrup and oil.
  • Stir wet ingredients into oats with all spices, nuts and seeds (and any additions you prefer to have in your granola).
  • Bake for 22-30 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.
  • Once the granola is visibly browned, remove it from the oven. 

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If granola's not your thing you can also use that overripe banana to make something else. Here's an easy recipe for cookies from Tierra:

Ingredients

  • 1 packet quick oats
  • 1 large overripe banana mashed to a liquid-like consistency
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or peanuts or other add-ins of your choice (optional)

Method

  • Stir packet of oats with the mashed banana then stir in additional toppings.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.