Baked Banana Bread Granola Recipe
Mostly whole foods
Gluten-free option
Protein-packed
Soy-free option
Oil-free option
Easy peasy
One-pot recipe
Kid-friendly
Baking
Comfort food
Holidays
Breakfast & brunch
Use this hack to infuse your granola (and fill your home) with the sweet, comforting, warm aroma of banana bread without actually going through the trouble of making banana bread ;)
You will need
Serves 4
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled
- 4 cups rolled oats (or buckwheat if gluten free)
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or rice malt syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Recipe: Rainbow Nourishments
Directions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C.
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Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
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Step 3
Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix until very well combined.
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Step 4
Spread the granola over two lined baking trays.
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Step 5
Bake the granola for 20 minutes. Mix the granola 10-15 minutes into the baking time to prevent the edges from burning.
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Step 6
Allow the granola to cool on the baking tray.
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Step 7
Serve with plant-based milk or yoghurt. The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Hot tip!
The oven is at a lower temperature than normal because the sweeteners and nuts are likely to burn easily.
Recipe: Rainbow Nourishments