Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Heat maple syrup, oil and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until heated through; remove from heat and whisk in banana.
  2. Toss oats, walnuts, pecans, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; add banana mixture and toss.
  3. Spread oat mixture on prepared pan; bake 1 hour or until golden brown and crisp, stirring once. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Makes about 5 cups.
  4. Divide granola into 5 (½-pint) wide-mouth glass jars with lids. Seal jars; store at room temperature up to 3 weeks.