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Banana Bread Granola
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.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Granola
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 6 serves
Calories 490 kcal
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
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.
Store: Keep in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the pantry at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Calories: 490 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 32 g | Saturated Fat: 16 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Sodium: 7 mg | Potassium: 439 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 19 g | Vitamin A: 27 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 90 mg | Iron: 3 mg