BANANA NUT BREAD GRANOLA

BANANA NUT BREAD GRANOLA yield: 2 HEAPING CUPS GRANOLA 1 large over ripe banana, mashed 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 cups old fashioned oats (also sometimes known as rolled oats) 1/2 cup roughly chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans) Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. In a large bowl, combine banana, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, butter, vanilla extract and maple syrup. I do this with a fork, just making sure I completely mashed the banana. Fold in oats and nuts, stirring until well combined. You want to make sure the liquids are evenly distributed. Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring half way through baking, or until it turns slightly golden in color. You won't notice a huge color change, but it will darken slightly. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. It will harden up as it cools. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.