With flavours of banana, cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg, and the crunch of walnuts, this This Banana Bread Granola is absolutely delicious and so simple and quick to make at home. I really enjoy switching up the flavours of homemade granola and this one does not disappoint. This recipe is vegan and only uses maple syrup and banana for sweetness. You are welcome to use GF rolled oats for a gluten-free substitution.
1 - 1½CupsBanana chipsSet aside to add after baking
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (or 170°C on the fan setting)
In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and mix to combine
In a small bowl or jug, mash the banana, then add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla and mix
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until all the oats are well coated and all the ingredients are mixed through
*The banana chips are added after baking
Add the mixture to a large baking sheet and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until evenly golden and starting to become crunchy
Remove from the oven and stir again to loosen the mixture⅓ (the mixture will become a little more crunchy as it cools)
Leave to cool for 5 minutes then stir in the banana chips (The amount of chips depends on how much you like banana chips or how sweet you like your granola)
Let cool completely then store in an airtight container
Notes
If you are not vegan and you cannot find or do not like maple syrup, feel free to use honey. You can also use brown sugar, but I would then decrease it to ⅓ Cup. Coconut sugar would also work.Feel free to use Gluten Free Rolled Oats if you prefer.