Kick off the New Year with something wholesome and filling. This recipe for Strawberry Banana Granola is the smart way to start the day. After a long few weeks after the holidays you deserve this nice, simple combination of delicious and rewarding.

Homemade Strawberry Banana Granola

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 banana
• 1/4 cup strawberries
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• freshly grated nutmeg to taste
• 3 1/2 cups oats
• 1/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 cup dried cherries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300° Fahrenheit
2. Combine the banana, strawberries, honey, maple syrup, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a blender and blend until thoroughly smooth
3. Combine the remaining ingredients except for the dried fruit and mix with your hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Pour the fruit sauce over the oat mixture and stir until it is all evenly mixed
4. Bake for 45-60 minutes stirring about every 15-20 minutes
5. When the mixture has cooled, add the dried fruit. Store in an airtight container