This extra-crunchy granola uses pureed ripe banana in place of some of the sugar. The resulting granola is lightly sweet, with no real banana flavor to speak of.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

Stir together in a large bowl:

Combine in a blender and blend until smooth:

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until fully combined. Spread the granola in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.