In search of a delectable and wholesome breakfast or snack? Look no further than our exquisite recipe for banana granola with the enticing flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts. This delightful granola will tantalize your taste buds with its irresistibly crunchy texture and the delightful fusion of sweet and savory notes. Crafted with the finest ingredients, including ripe bananas, hearty oats, and a symphony of spices, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will kick-start your day or make your snack time even more enjoyable. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where taste and nutrition harmoniously coexist.
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BANANA GRANOLA WITH CINNAMON, NUTMEG AND WALNUTS
This banana bread-inspired granola uses real mashed banana, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and toasted nuts. Keeping it simple allows the subtle banana flavor to shine through, but you can tweak the recipe by adding dried coconut flakes, sesame or pumpkin seeds, more spices, or even chocolate chips or dried fruit. Breaking the granola into large clusters halfway through baking ensures the granola cooks evenly. Allow the granola to sit for at least one hour on the counter to harden completely. Double the recipe if you'd like to stock up your freezer. It will keep at least three months there, at the ready for snacking, or can be served for breakfast, in bowls with milk and freshly sliced banana.
Provided by Jerrelle Guy
Categories breakfast, brunch, snack
Time 1h
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add the mashed banana to a medium saucepan along with the brown sugar and coconut oil. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pot comes to a sputtering boil. (You'll hear it popping.) Cook for another 60 to 90 seconds, swirling the pan often so the mixture doesn't burn.
- Remove the pan from the heat, allow the sputtering to subside, then stir in the lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold in the oats and walnuts until combined.
- Spread the mixture out on the prepared sheet pan in an even layer. Using a spatula, press the oats down into a layer that is about 1/2-inch thick. Bake for 25 minutes, rotating halfway through, then remove the sheet pan from the oven and, using a butter knife, break the granola into large, 2- to 2 1/2-inch clusters on the baking sheet.
- Spread the clusters evenly around the pan and bake again until the clusters are a deep golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes, rotating and tossing halfway through so they don't burn.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola to cool for at least 30 minutes on the counter to harden slightly. Once the granola has cooled, break it up with your hands into small or medium clusters, depending on preference. Allow to cool completely, at least one more hour.
- Transfer the granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a month (or in the freezer, where it'll stay crisp for at least 3 months).
CINNAMON WALNUT GRANOLA
Got this from a nutritionist friend of mine. It has flax seed, and walnuts are good for you - the only nut that has omega 3's. Sometimes I'll also add a cup of sunflower seeds. My daughter loves it and a 8 yo friend was over and tried it. His comment: "This is tasty!" I gave the recipe to his mom and she made it for a school function and it was a hit! I use rolled oats, but you could use quick oats too. I use this on top of fruit and yogurt for a healthy breakfast.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 1/2 cup, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F In big bowl, combine oats, raisins, nuts and flaxseed.
- In microwavable bowl, blend together brown sugar, oil, honey and cinnamon.
- Cook on high in microwave until mixture starts bubbling. Remove, add vanilla and stir.
- Pour over oat mixture and mix well.
- Thinly spread on baking sheet(s). Bake for 15 minutes.
- Stir, return to oven for addt'l 15 minutes or until oats are toasted.
- Cool thoroughly. Store in airtight container.
- I keep in fridge if not eaten right away. You could also pack into a pretty container and give as a Christmas gift.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 17.2, Protein 5.7
BANANA GRANOLA
I don't like granola, I often find it bland, dry and boring. But I made this recipe based on another one I found, and I find it perfectly good! A delicious and easy way to add fiber and omega-3 to a diet. You can substitute some of the nuts/seeds/grains to suit your liking. Can be made vegan by substituting the honey with something else, like agave or maple syrup.
Provided by Elie de Combys
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 5 cups, 5-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F During that time, chop the almonds, bananas and dates.
- Put the oats (and/or other flakes) on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake, stirring regularly, until lighly toasted, about 15-25 minutes.
- Add the nuts (including coconut) and seeds, and stir to combine.
- Bake 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the honey, oil and vanilla in a small saucepan, on low heat, stirring until blended. Also, sift together the flour, cinnamon and cardamom.
- Take the baking sheet out of the oven, let it cool a bit and pour the flake/nut mixture into a large bowl. (Leave the oven on).
- Add the flour/spices to the mixture and stir.
- Then, add the honey/oil to the dry ingredtients, stirring until they are well coated.
- Spread on the baking sheet again and bake 20 minutes more, stirring about every 4 minutes.
- When done, mix in the dried fruit.
- Let cool, then store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 951.7, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 16.8, Sodium 61.6, Carbohydrate 109.1, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 30.8, Protein 27.2
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the granola will be.
- Don't overcook the granola: Keep a close eye on the granola while it's baking and remove it from the oven as soon as it's golden brown. Overcooked granola will be dry and crunchy.
- Let the granola cool completely before storing it: This will help to prevent the granola from clumping together.
- Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature: Granola will keep for up to 2 weeks stored this way.
Conclusion:
This banana granola recipe is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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