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Banana Bread Granola

Banana Bread Granola that uses one ripe banana, coconut oil and pecans. Perfect for breakfast or snacking on during the day.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans, salt, cinnamon and chia seeds.
  • In a small saucepan over medium low heat, warm the coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Once liquidy, remove from the heat and whisk in banana and mix until fully combined. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Spread the mixture evenly onto one or two baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 23-28 minutes. 
  • If you want a less clumpy granola, toss when the granola is halfway done.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container.