Preheat the oven to 300F. Combine the oats, sugar, raisins, almonds, banana
(if using), cinnamon and ginger in a large mixing bowl; stir until blended.
In a separate bowl, stir together the oil, honey, and vanilla. Add the wet
mixture to the dry mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until well blended.
Then spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a large baking sheet and
bake 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly browned, stirring it twice and then
patting down with a spatula. Scrape the granola onto a clean baking sheet
and set aside to cool. Makes 6 1/2 cup servings.
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