Banana Granola

Try this crunchy and tasty banana granola for a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast. Enjoy it with yogurt or milk and fresh fruits. This is a vegan and dairy-free recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: universal

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: jar (approximately 575 gms)

Calories: 2504kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ;

2 Large Bananas
¼ Cup Peanut Butter
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
325 gms Rolled Oats/Old Fashioned Oats
3 Tablespoons Almonds chopped
1 Tablespoon Flaxmeal
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons Raisins

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Instructions

Mash bananas with a fork in a saucepan.
2 Large Bananas
Stir in peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup.
¼ Cup Peanut Butter, 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
Place the saucepan on the stovetop and cook over medium heat.
Stir regularly and cook for 2-3 minutes until the peanut butter loosens and blends well with the other ingredients.
Switch the heat off and set it aside.
Preheat the oven to 140 C (290 F).
In a mixing bowl, combine oats, almonds, flaxmeal and cinnamon.
325 gms Rolled Oats/Old Fashioned Oats, 3 Tablespoons Almonds, 1 Tablespoon Flaxmeal, 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Pour the cooked banana peanut butter mixture and stir well until everything is well combined.
Transfer the mixture onto the lined baking tray.
Spread it evenly and press gently with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes in a preheated oven until edges turn golden brown.
Remove the tray from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will harden as it cools.
Break crunchy granola into pieces, mix in raisins and store in a clean glass jar.
2 Tablespoons Raisins
Enjoy banana granola with milk/yogurt for breakfast, as a snack, to prepare yogurt granola parfait or as a topping on ice creams.

Notes

Use Rolled Oats: Use rolled oats also known as old-fashioned oats as they provide a nice texture and absorb flavours well.

Use Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper/greaseproof paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent granola from sticking and make cleanup easier.

Even Coating: Make sure the banana mixture thoroughly coats the dry mixture. Mix well to ensure everything is well combined.

Low and Slow Baking: Bake your granola at a lower temperature (around 290°F or 140°C) and for a longer time. This prevents burning and allows flavours to develop gradually.

Mash Banana: Using a fork, mash bananas until they are completely smooth, making sure there are no large chunks remaining.

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