Banana and Oat Granola

I have been on a vegan diet for about three weeks now and so far I am really loving it! I have been eating a lot of fresh food and getting a bit experimental with meals and snacks. One of my experiments, as you may have guessed from the title, was making some banana and oaty granola. The result was pretty yummy and it was really easy to make. This is a great idea for breakfast on the go or to make in bulk and put in a biscuit tin for snacks!


Ingredients:
- 1x ripe banana
- 1 porridge oats
-  Agave nectar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 30-40g raisins and cranberries (optional)

Extras:
- Medium mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Baking tray


Now, here's what to do...

• Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees celsius.
• Put the banana in the mixing bowl and mash thoroughly using a fork.
• Add a generous helping of oats to the mixing bowl and mix with the banana.
• Squeeze in the agave nectar, add the cinnamon and mix it all together.
• Add the raisins and cranberries if you are using them and give it all a final mix together.
• Using the wooden spoon put the mixture on the tray in small 'blobs'.
• Bake for between 10 and 15 minutes or until the outside is browning.
• Serve with a bit of jam if you like them extra sweet!

If, unlike me, you leave yourself enough time in the mornings then this is definitely something you could make fresh on the morning before leaving. Just mix everything up and leave it to bake while you get dressed. If not, it keeps very well and so can be made in advance! I think it's also a great snack between meals if you are feeling peckish. For a slightly more indulgent version try adding some chocolate chips or fudge pieces. 

Enjoy!