Preheat the oven to 175 degrees.

Put the dates and pineapple in a small bowl and pour on the boiling water to soften. Cover with a plate and let set for about 5 minutes.

Measure the oats, coconut and salt in a bowl.

Whiz the dates, bananas, and vanilla in a blender until smooth.

Pour the mix on the oats and stir well. Rub the mix between your hands to coat everything evenly.

Spread the mixture on 2 large baking pans or cookie sheets to about ½” thick.

Bake for about 8-9 hours or until thoroughly dry. Rotate pans or stir if desired.

Allow to cool before storing in airtight containers.

Serving Option 1:

1. If you’d like it softer: Pour the amount of desire granola into a bowl and cover with non-dairy milk.
2. Add fresh, frozen, or dried fruit if desired. Cover and chill overnight.
3. In the morning, add fresh cut fruit, dried fruit, nuts or seeds, and more milk, non-dairy yogurt or unsweetened applesauce as desired.

Serving Option 2:

1. Put about 1½ cup granola in a bowl, add ½ a can of unsweetened crushed pineapple with some of the juice. Add 1 cup frozen blueberries.
2. Chill for 24-48 hours. Serve with milk if desired.