Granola Clusters

Name: Granola Clusters
Ingredients: 2 large ripe bananas, mashed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 cups rolled oats; 2/3 cup shredded coconut; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon baking powder

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Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cups rolled oats
2/3 cup shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

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["Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees, with racks in the upper third. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or other liner ( I didn't have any parchment or liners, so I just lightly greased each pan with a little olive oil and had no trouble).", "Mix syrup, vanilla, and bananas in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix oats cinnamon, baking powder, coconut, dried fruit, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet and mix well (I just used my hands...don't be shy).", "# Mold the mixture into little balls in your hands. They may be a little loose, but that's ok: they'll firm up in the oven.", "Put baking sheets in the oven and bake until outside starts to brown, about 15 minutes. Remember, the bigger the cluster, the longer it will take to firm up.", "I found this recipe yielded about 2 dozen 2-bite clusters (a little bigger than \"bite size\"") that were slightly crispy on the outside yet moist and chewy on the inside. Store on a cake stand with a lid (they're pretty too). Enjoy!""]"