Chiquita Granola

2 ripe bananas

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/4 c. hot water

1 Tbs. vanilla

2 tsp. cinnamon

4 c. old-fashioned oats

3/4 c. diced dried pineapple

3/4 c. chopped pecans

3/4 c. raisins

1/2 c. shredded unsweetened coconut

* I usually just add in whatever I have in my cupboards - any dried fruit, nuts, etc.

Preheat oven to 275° 

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together. Spread the mixture onto a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until granola is mostly dry (this will take about 1 hour). The granola will crisp as it cools. Serve with milk or yogurt and fresh fruit.

- Adrian Parkinson