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Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes

Banana Bread Granola

Published: Mar 3, 2020 · Modified: Oct 4, 2024 by Emily · 2 Comments

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This Banana Bread Granola Recipe is easy to make and full of cozy flavor! Naturally sweetened and packed with vegan protein, this simple and healthy treat is great for breakfast or as a snack. Read on to learn a trick for extra granola clumps.

glass jar of banana bread granola on a tray next to a glass of milk

Ingredients in Banana Bread Granola

First, unsurprisingly, we'll start with a couple of overripe bananas. These are crucial as they provide natural sweetness and that classic, nostalgic flavor.

Rolled oats, nuts, and shredded coconut round out the base of this recipe. After adding some maple syrup and spices, a few tablespoons of coconut oil help things get crispy in the oven. I do not recommend reducing the amount of oil in this recipe as the banana alone will cause your oats to be chewy rather than crispy once baked.

How to Make Granola with Clumps

The trick to clumpy granola is to avoid stirring during the baking process.

You will need to keep an eye out for burning on the edges, but that has not been a major issue for me yet. Once the granola is done baking and fully cooled, you'll be able to break it into whatever clump sizes you'd like! If you prefer a more traditional granola with a lot of individual oat pieces, stir halfway through the bake.

Similarly to other granola recipes, this one comes together in just about 30 minutes. I like to keep it basic with just one bowl (less dishes) and try to remain flexible with my add-ins. Chopped almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and cashews all work wonderfully. The shredded coconut is technically optional, but I do enjoy the hint of sweetness it provides.

antique spoon scooping banana bread granola with chocolate chunks next to pink flowers

More Tips For Making This Banana Bread Granola Recipe

  • I recommend using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat when baking this banana bread granola. It helps us avoid sticking to the cookie sheet and insures an even bake throughout.
  • Make sure your bananas are very ripe, with many brown spots. This will provide the bulk of the flavor and sweetness in the recipe. If you've ever made banana bread, we're looking for the same level of ripeness.
  • Feel free to switch up the add-ins to customize to your taste. I'm sure dried fruit, candied ginger, or even chocolate chips would be welcome additions!

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glass jar of banana bread granola on a tray next to a glass of milk

Banana Bread Granola

This healthy granola recipe is easy to make and full of cozy banana bread flavor! Naturally sweetened and packed with vegan protein, this simple treat is great for breakfast or as a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats gluten free if necessary
  • 1 cup mixed nuts of choice I used half chopped walnuts and half slivered almonds
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Two medium ripe bananas peeled and mashed
  • 2-4 TBS maple syrup depending on desired sweetness level*
  • 3 TBS coconut oil
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Oil or line a two large cookie sheets with parchment and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut if using, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Next add bananas, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Use a fork to mash together as much as possible, insuring everything is evenly coated. Feel free to use your hands to ensure all grains are evenly coated.
  • Spread granola out in even layers on prepared baking sheets. Try to make the layers of granola very thin, so that they bake more evenly.
  • Bake cookie sheets for 10 minutes and check to see if the edges are browning. Bake for 5-10 more minutes until crispy. Remove from oven, let cool, and break into chunks. Add chocolate chips if using.

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Notes

If your bananas are not very ripe, you will need more maple syrup. I try to use the same kind of bananas I would use for banana bread (very spotted/black).

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of recipeCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 32.9gProtein: 6.9gFat: 15.7gSaturated Fat: 5.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10.3gSodium: 298mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 7.6g
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This Banana Bread Granola Recipe is easy to make and full of cozy flavor! Naturally sweetened and packed with vegan protein, this simple and healthy treat is great for breakfast or as a snack. Read on to learn a trick for extra granola clumps.

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Comments

  1. Kavita says

    March 18, 2020 at 2:04 am

    I made this today and it was so good!!! I made a few modifications: I used 3 bananas, olive oil instead of coconut, subbed pumpkin seeds for the nuts, and added vanilla extract and ground ginger. When it was cooled, I mixed in dark chocolate chips too! I just had to bake it a little longer in my oven to get it crispier, but it turned out perfect! Thank you! 🙂

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    • Emily says

      March 19, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Yum, chocolate chips sound like a great addition! Thanks for sharing your modifications, Kalita. They're so helpful to hear, and I'm really glad this worked for you!

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