Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/ Gas 4. Line a 8x10 inch baking tin (or similar) with greaseproof paper and set aside.
In a large pan add the butter, honey, vanilla bean paste and dates and warm over a low heat.
As the pan heats using the back of a wooden spoon squash the dates into a rough paste.
Once the butter has melted remove from the heat.
Add and stir in the mashed banana and cinnamon.
Add the oats to the pan and stir in well ensuring they are all coated.
Add the pumpkin seeds, nuts, raisins and figs and incorporate the ingredients evenly through the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the lined baking tin. Evenly spread out the mixture over the bottom of the tin and press down to compact the granola mixture.
Place into the oven on the middle shelve for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and set aside to cool in the tin.
Once cool, removed from the tin and slice into even portions.
Enjoy with a cuppa!