Banana Bread Granola
Are you looking for a healthy breakfast recipe that tastes like dessert? Banana bread granola might be just what you need! Vegan, gluten-free and naturally sweetened, this recipe will make your first meal delicious.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup very ripe mashed banana usually 1 banana is enough
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup almond oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup banana chips lightly crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana. Add the peanut butter, almond oil and maple syrup and mix until combined.
- In a large bowl, add the rolled and quick oats, almonds, salt and cinnamon, and stir to combine.
- Add the banana mixture to the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Spread the granola in an even layer on a lined baking sheet. Don't make the layer too thick or it will get less crunchy.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the granola is lightly golden on top.
After ready, turn off your oven and leave granola inside for 20 minutes more (see notes). - Let the granola cool before adding the banana chips and breaking it into chunks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
For an extra crunchy granola, use rolled oats only (4 cups).
Don't use quick oats only or the texture will drastically change.
If you're worried about the granola burning (after tuning the oven off), leave your oven door half open and check it every 5 minutes.
It's important to use a ripe banana, or your granola won't be so sweet.
If you're looking for a crunchier granola, spread it in a thinner layer. The thinner, the crunchier it gets, as the chunks dry out more.
If you live in a warmer country or bake this in summer, I recommend storing inside your fridge or your granola may spoil faster.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 94mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g