Why The Vegan Hog Blog? To answer the question I'm most asked.. " Your Vegan?? What the heck do you Eat anyway"

I'm no photographer and there's very little commentary. Just sharing the Plant Based recipes, I've made and tested in my Kitchen...Some original, others not... Enjoy!


Friday, August 1, 2014

Banana, Almond & Coconut Granola

Easy & Delicious
Banana, Almond and Coconut Granola



4 Cups rolled oats
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 ripe banana, chopped
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 cup chopped cashews, optional

Preheat oven to 275.
Put oats into large mixing bowl, and set aside
Place dates and 1/2 cup of water in a small pan and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes ( add small amounts of water if necessary to prevent sticking)
Remove from heat put in blender with the banana, and almond extract, blend till a smooth paste.
 Add mixture to the oats and add the cashews and mix and coat well.
spread granola evenly onto baking sheet and bake 45-50 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until granola is cripsy.

Recipe: from Forks over Knives

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