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Deceptively easy and undeniably flavorful, this Banana Bread Granola features nutritious walnuts, almonds and chia seeds. Bursts of banana and hints of cinnamon make this nutritious granola, the perfect way to start your day.

Banana Bread Granola

Deceptively easy and undeniably flavorful, this Banana Bread Granola features nutritious walnuts, almonds and chia seeds. Bursts of banana and hints of cinnamon make this nutritious granola, the perfect way to start your day.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy
Custom Category Breakfast, Desserts, Healthy, Snacks
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 (1/2 cup serving)
Calories 275 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

  • 3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup walnuts , roughly crushed
  • 1/4 cup almonds , slivered
  • 1 banana , mashed
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cacao powder , or cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon pwder
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup banana chips
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence , or banana essence

Instructions

  1. Preheat an oven to 325oF or 160oC.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips, and banana chips.

  3. Spread the granola on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure to mix in between.

  4. Once finished baking, mix the banana chips and bake for 5 more minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool for 10 minutes. Then add in the chocolate chips.
  6. Granola will still be somewhat soft. Let it cool for another 15 minutes.
  7. After cooled, gently break apart any large clumps into more bite sized pieces and store the granola in an airtight jar.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • If you like your granola sweeter, then add 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar.
  • If you want your granola to be more clustered then only toss once while baking.
Nutrition Facts
Banana Bread Granola
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 125mg5%
Potassium 290mg8%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.