Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Granola
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, gluten-free
Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Granola
Description
Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Granola blends rolled oats with peanuts, sea salt, and cinnamon for the base dry mixture. The wet ingredients—coconut oil, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and mashed banana—create a sticky coating that holds the oats and nuts together during baking. The addition of banana adds subtle fruit sweetness and moisture, which complements the peanut butter and honey flavors.
Baked at a moderate temperature, the granola is stirred occasionally to ensure even crisping and browning, then cooled on the baking sheet. Cooling allows the mixture to harden, resulting in a crunchy texture with occasional soft banana bits.
This granola works well as a snack, breakfast cereal, or as a topping for yogurt. It stores well in an airtight container, lasting up to two weeks, making it practical for meal prep or grab-and-go use.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup peanuts lightly salted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/3 cup peanut butter natural creamy
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana mashed (1/2 cup, large, ripe
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, peanuts, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the peanut butter and honey and stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and mashed banana. Whisk until smooth. You will have a few little chunks from the banana. Pour liquid mixture over oat mixture and stir until oats are coated. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake granola for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and cool granola completely on baking sheet. The granola will crisp up as it cools. Store in an airtight container or glass jar with a lid for up to two weeks.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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