- grace scheidler
banana walnut granola
this might be my favorite granola recipe of all time, store-bought or regular. it makes your house smell incredible as it's baking and is packed with all of the goods.

ingredients:
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 tbsp. melted coconut oil
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 c. rolled oats
- 1 c. walnut pieces
- 1 heaping tbsp. flax meal
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/2 unsweetened coconut flakes
process:
in a large bowl, mash the banana. add in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. stir until well-combined. add in rolled oats, walnut pieces, flax, chia seeds, coconut flakes and mix until everything is evenly coated. spread thinly on a baking sheet and bake at 325 for ~20 minutes, rotating halfway through, until everything’s golden. allow to cool completely before breaking into clusters to ensure maximum crunch. enjoy on it's own, on a smoothie bowl (my sister's favorite way to eat it), or mixed into ice cream!