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Published: Jul 6, 2021 ยท Last Updated On: Jan 10, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Banana Granola

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Making fresh granola is extremely satisfying because baking it requires little effort, but Banana Granola truly takes it up a notch. My go-to breakfast accompaniment is a delicious blend of crunchy nuts, caramelly bananas, and spices that make the flavor pop.

Banana Granola | Easy Healthy Banana Granola Recipe

Not to say itโ€™s an easy, healthy, and delicious recipe to start your day on the best note! My mornings tend to get a little hectic, and finding a quiet corner of peace is a challenge. So, when I do, I like to sit with a bowl brimming with seasonal fruit, yogurt, and plenty of homemade granola.

Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, for us, compulsive snackers banana granola is also the perfect munchy to have at hand. 

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  • Why We Love Homemade Banana Granola
  • Recipe Ingredients And Substitutes
  • How To Make
  • Recipe Ingredients And Substitutes
  • How To Serve
  • More Easy Granola Recipes
  • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Why We Love Homemade Banana Granola

Making your granola can be such a fun activity with the family! You can get the kids to measure, chop and mix. You could take turns stirring the mixture when itโ€™s in the oven (under supervision, of course).

Itโ€™s a valuable way for the children to understand the importance of using and eating natural, nutritious ingredients. Also, the excellent taste and flavor are incomparable to the packaged stuff available out there. 

Plus, itโ€™s a nice way to use up any old bananas lying around, which is always the case in my home. The riper, the better. They not only mash well but also lend a flavor eerily similar to banana bread. 

Recipe Ingredients And Substitutes

ingredients for making banana granola.

Play around with the recipe as much as you want. Granola isn't restrictive at all. Change what you donโ€™t love with any ingredient you prefer. 

Oil: I prefer the nuanced nutty aroma of coconut oil. It pairs incredibly well with bananas. But you can use olive oil or any vegetable oil here. 

Seeds and nuts: Use any seeds and nuts you have available. You can even mix and match here. Cashews, hazelnuts, and pecans: all are exceptional options. Even peanuts match well with the mild flavor and sweetness of bananas.

Honey: Maple syrup is an excellent substitute for honey. If you find the granola not sweet enough, adjust it by drizzling the syrup or honey on top.

Dried fruit: If dates are not your thing, switch them with raisins or even dried pineapples. Any dried fruit is an option, as long as you stir it in after the granola is baked. Adding them before makes the dried fruit chewy. 

Gluten-free banana granola: Sub the regular oats with certified gluten-free rolled oats. You can even replace a small portion of the oats with puffed rice or popped amaranth. 

How To Make

Step 1: Begin by preheating the oven to 180 C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

Step 2: Combine rolled oats, seeds, walnuts, and almonds in a large bowl. 

Step 3: In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and stir in coconut oil and honey.

Step 4: Whisk in a pinch of cinnamon to boost the natural flavor along with vanilla beans or extract to give it an aromatic highlight. 

dry ingredients for granola in a large bowl and wet ingredients in a small white bowl.
wet ingredients on dry ingredients in a large bowl.
all ingredients mixed in a large bowl.

Step 5: Stir the mixture very well, and then add to the dry ingredients.

Step 6: Spread evenly on the prepared tray. Bake for about 30 โ€“ 40 mins. 

Step 7: To make sure the granola gets an even golden hue and bakes without burning, stir and toss it every 10-15 mins. The granola should look toasted and golden.

Step 8: Right at the end, and after you take out the granola from the oven, stir in chopped dates.  

Baked banana granola in a bowl on a blue tray.

Recipe Ingredients And Substitutes

Play around with the recipe as much as you want. Granola isn't restrictive at all. Change what you donโ€™t love with any ingredient you prefer. 

Oil: I prefer the nuanced nutty aroma of coconut oil. It pairs incredibly well with bananas. But you can use olive oil or any vegetable oil here. 

Seeds and nuts: Use any seeds and nuts you have available. You can even mix and match here. Cashews, hazelnuts, and pecans: all are exceptional options. Even peanuts match well with the mild flavor and sweetness of bananas.

Honey: Maple syrup is an excellent substitute for honey. If you find the granola not sweet enough, adjust it by drizzling the syrup or honey on top.

Dried fruit: If dates are not your thing, switch them with raisins or even dried pineapples. Any dried fruit is an option, as long as you stir it in after the granola is baked. Adding them before makes the dried fruit chewy. 

Gluten-free banana granola: Sub the regular oats with certified gluten-free rolled oats. You can even replace a small portion of the oats with puffed rice or popped amaranth. 

Banana Granola | Easy Healthy Banana Granola Recipe

How To Serve

Like the making, serving granola is a fun exercise in creativity. Pander to your taste, craving, and indulgence. Top the banana granola with fresh cherries (or any fruit you prefer). 

It is perfect with a bowl of yogurt, making my breakfast scrumptious with a pop of nourishment, and gives me loads of energy to soldier on for the rest of the day.

To make it more indulgent, dress it in chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate. Remember to use good-quality dark chocolate to keep the health quotient intact. 

And if youโ€™re looking for something even more indulgent, no one is stopping you from binging on banana granola with ice cream. The combination is bang on. 

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Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this banana granola as much as we do!

๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Banana granola in a bowl on a blue tray with sliced bananas on top.

Banana Granola

Natasha Minocha
Banana granola is a delicious blend of crunchy nuts, caramelly bananas, and spices that make the flavor pop!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Rolled oats
  • 1/4 gms Almonds whole or coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts
  • 2 tbsp Sunflower seeds
  • 2 Bananas
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil
  • 4 tbsp Honey / Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 6-8 Dates chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
  • Combine all the dry ingredients- oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add the oil, honey, cinnamon powder, and vanilla extract.
  • Stir this mixture very well. Add to the dry ingredients.
  • Spread evenly on the prepared tray. Bake, stirring every 10-15 mins, for about 30 โ€“ 40 mins. The granola should look toasted and golden.
  • Stir in the dates, once you have taken out the tray from the oven. Let the granola cool completely before storing it in a jar. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Megha says

    July 26, 2024 at 8:32 am

    Hi..wht can we use instead of coconut oil...pls suggest

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      July 26, 2024 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Megha, you can use any of these vegetable oils - Canola, sunflower, safflower. Hope this helps:)

      Reply
  2. Alem1962 says

    December 01, 2021 at 2:06 am

    Thank You for Sharing this informative article! I really like to visit your Product review. It is very useful to everyone Stay healthy and keep safe!

    Reply
  3. Hema says

    October 10, 2015 at 5:02 am

    Oh yummy! Love granola! Your pics are so good, I'll be making this really soon ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • natashaminocha says

      October 10, 2015 at 5:16 am

      Thank you so much Hema! I'd love to know how this recipe turned out for you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Vandy says

    August 03, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Hi...love the recipe would love to give it a try. ...whr can I get rolled oats from is it d quaker oats that u have used????

    Reply
    • natashaminocha says

      August 03, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      Hi Vandy, thank you for stopping by! Most of the supermarkets in Gurgaon carry rolled oats.They can be quite expensive though!
      I've also seen rolled oats by Sanjeevani in a couple of organic food stores, they were much more reasonable. If you can't find this, go ahead and use the regular Quaker Oats or Saffola Oats.
      Good luck! Hope you get an awesome batch of granola to eat. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Praveen R says

    June 06, 2015 at 3:08 am

    Absolutely brilliant, am going to pass this on to my chef, they make a nice muesli themselves and we also have a Kerala cereal, Aval for breakfast service, this one seems even more interesting.Keep them coming, and how do we subscribe to your blog, there has to be a link to subscribing to your blog, that is how you get more people into it, cheers

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    • natashaminocha says

      June 15, 2015 at 5:54 am

      Thank you Praveen! Do let me know how this worked out for you. You can click on RSS or email widget on the top right hand side to follow!
      Would love to get my hands on that Aval recipe..:)

      Reply

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