Peanut Butter Granola

4 cups rolled oats
1 cup mixed nuts such as: sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup peanut butter
1 /2 cup honey or maple syrup

1 banana (optional)

1. Heat the oven to 300°F. In a bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener.

2. In a small food processor mix the peanut butter, honey or maple and the banana if using. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or a little longer, stirring occasionally. The mixture should brown evenly.

3. Cool on a rack. Transfer to a sealed container.