Banana Bread Granola

Craving banana bread for breakfast but only have rolled oats? Try my Banana Bread Granola Recipe! A delightful blend of sweet mashed banana, crunchy hazelnuts, and warm cinnamon, perfect for a nutritious and delicious start to your day.

Banana bread granola in bowl with spoon and glass of milk behind.

Banana Bread Granola Recipe

Imagine capturing the essence of fresh banana bread in a bowl of granola. My banana bread granola is a recipe that brings the delightful flavors of banana bread into your breakfast routine.

This granola is not just a treat for the senses with its aromatic spices and sweet banana flavor, but it’s also packed with nutritious ingredients like chia seeds, hazelnuts, and coconut oil.

After baking, the addition of coconut flakes and banana chips brings an extra crunch and intensifies the banana goodness.

They add a delightful crispness while maintaining their natural sweetness, making them perfect for granola.

This easy, one-bowl recipe is perfect for mornings over yogurt and fruit, or simply as a bowl of cereal!

Can I use banana puree instead of mashed bananas?

Yes, banana puree can work as well, but it might make the granola a bit denser due to its smoother consistency.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

A full and detailed recipe card with all the ingredients to make this lemon slice is at the bottom of this post.

  • Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
  • Hazelnuts: Almonds or walnuts are good alternatives.
  • Chia Seeds: Flaxseeds can be a good alternative.
  • Mashed Banana: Use overripe bananas for the best taste and sweetness.
  • Maple Syrup: Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives.
  • Coconut Flakes: Omit if not a fan of coconut or replace with more oats or nuts.
  • Banana Chips: You can leave them out or substitute with dried fruit like raisins or cranberries, added after baking.

How To Make Banana Bread Granola

A full and detailed recipe card is at the bottom of this post.

Preheat Oven: Set to 356ºF (180ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, hazelnuts, chia seeds, and cinnamon.

Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in mashed banana, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.

Spread Granola: Spread the mixture evenly on the lined baking sheet.

Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Avoid stirring to keep chunks intact.

Cool and Add-ins: Let the granola cool, then stir in coconut flakes and banana chips.

Store or Serve: Store in an airtight container or serve with milk, yogurt, and fruit.

Mixing banana bread granola ingredients in bowl and spread out onto lined baking sheet.

Expert Tips

  • Banana Ripeness: Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor in your granola.
  • Even Baking: Spread the granola in a thin, even layer on the baking sheet for uniform toasting.
  • Watch the Oven: Keep an eye on the granola, especially towards the end of baking, as it can go from perfectly toasted to burnt quickly.
  • For Chunky Granola: Avoid stirring during and after baking to maintain chunks.
  • Cool Completely: Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up before storing.
Baked granola on baking sheet.

How do I know when the granola is perfectly baked?

The banana bread granola should be golden brown and feel dry to the touch. It will crisp up further as it cools.

Is this banana bread granola suitable for kids?

Definitely! It’s a kid-friendly recipe, especially for those who enjoy the taste of banana bread.

Granola served in bowl with milk behind.

Storage Instructions

Store: Keep in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the pantry at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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Banana bread granola in cereal bowl.

Banana Bread Granola

Samantha Pickthall
This Banana Bread Granola Recipe is a delightful blend of sweet mashed banana, crunchy hazelnuts, and warm cinnamon, perfect for a nutritious and delicious start to your day.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 serves
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup mashed banana, about half a banana
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 cup banana chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Set to 356ºF (180ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, hazelnuts, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in mashed banana, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Spread Granola: Spread the mixture evenly on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Avoid stirring to keep chunks intact.
  • Cool and Add-ins: Let the granola cool, then stir in coconut flakes and banana chips.
  • Store or Serve: Store in an airtight container or serve with milk, yogurt, and fruit.

Notes

  • Store: Keep in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the pantry at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 8gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Granola
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