Banana Walnut Granola

This recipe is like a hybrid between banana bread and granola. And what a tasty hybrid it is! When I first saw this recipe I assumed the “banana” came from dried banana chips, but, in fact, mashed bananas actually get mixed into the granola before it bakes. This gives the granola a wonderful sweet and fragrant banana flavor that is similar to banana bread. This recipe is super simple – I’m talking two bowls, a little mixing and throw it in the oven simple. We like this granola served with milk or vanilla yogurt and garnished with sliced bananas. It would also taste great with dried fruit or chocolate chips mixed in once it comes out of the oven.

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Banana Walnut Granola

Lightly sweet granola filled with walnuts and fresh banana. If you like banana bread you'll love this granola!

Course Breakfast

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 12 1/2 cup servings

Calories 286 kcal

Author Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

• 4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raw walnuts coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes sweetened or unsweetened (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 very ripe bananas mashed
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, melted butter or extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner and set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine oats, walnuts, coconut, cinnamon, brown sugar and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, maple syrup and oil/butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix very well. Use your hands if you need to, to make sure all the oats are coated. Spread on prepared baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Stir the mixture two or three times during baking to ensure even browning. Cool completely and transfer to an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Shutterbean

Nutrition Facts

Banana Walnut Granola

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Sodium 53mg 2%

Potassium 239mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 13g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 0.3%

Vitamin C 2.2%

Calcium 3%

Iron 9.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.