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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Breakfast » Lightened-Up Banana Coconut Granola

    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

    Lightened-Up Banana Coconut Granola

    Published Jul 21, 2013 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 19 Comments

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    Sooooo about this foodgasmic treat I have for you today... granolapicmonkey It's kind of perfect. Loaded with oats, coconut, walnuts, pepitas, almonds and chia seeds, it's definitely not your typical iactikeimhealthybutimnot granola deal. It's actually healthy. It's actually easy to make. It actually tastes legit. granola2 took my favorite easy homemade granola recipe and added walnuts, freeze dried bananas, and (duh) coconut to make the most fragrant, delish banana-y granola EVER. Then I figured I would try to use a spoonful of applesauce in place of one of the tablespoons of coconut oil to see if I would notice a diff in taste. And guess what? I didn't! I It seriously makes your house (or apartment) smell like granola heaven. Like, I wanna bottle it and spray it all over my neck.  Mmmmmmm. I hope when I die I go wanna go to granola heaven. So with only a tablespoon of oil and a quarter cup of innocent honey, you can feel all sorts of warm and fuzzy when you eat this.  Remember my list of 12 healthy snacks to conquer your snack attack? Make it 13. granolacollage A word about the freeze dried bananas--you cannot use regular nanners for this recipe. I got mine at Trader Joe's and I use them all.the.time. They have the most fabulous and unique flavor and crunch plus all the sweetness (and more) of regular bananas. They don't have any added sugar, but since they're so naturally sweet, I love adding them to cereal. I've been doing a DIY cereal of rolled oats, Uncle Ben's whole-grain cereal, flax, chia, cinnamon and freeze dried bananas + almond milk and it's AMAZEEEEE. I'll be blogging about that baby soon for sure. granola9 You can definitely switch up the nut ratios in this recipe. Feel free to use whatever nuts you have on hand. I love the way walnuts pair with the bananas and cinnamon, so keep those in there. Eat it on yogurt, in cereal, or my personal fave.....with ice cold vanilla almond milk and a very large spoon.

    Lightened-Up Banana Coconut Granola

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    Lightened-Up Banana Coconut Granola

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 45 mins
    • Total Time: 55 mins
    • Yield: 3.5 cups 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
    • ¼ cup chopped pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
    • ¼ cup chopped almonds
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup chopped freeze dried bananas

    Instructions

    1. Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees.
    2. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (oats through salt).
    3. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine honey, coconut oil and applesauce. Microwave for about 20 seconds or until oil has melted. Add vanilla and whisk to combine.
    4. Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and stir to combine. Fold in freeze dried bananas.
    5. Spread granola onto a sprayed baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
    6. Store in an air tight container or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Sheryl O’Connor says

      September 19, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      I make this granola a lot. It’s great. My only comment would be to add the dried bananas in after baking. Otherwise, they get too brown. Also, I’m going to bake at 250, because my oven gets to hot and this gets too brown, too quickly! But really a great recipe.

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 20, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        Thanks so much for letting me know, Sheryl!

        Reply
    2. Sheryl O’Connor says

      May 08, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      I love this granola! I find that putting the bananas in before baking results in sort of burning them. So I put them in during the last 5 minutes only.

      Reply
    3. Angela @ Health's Angel says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      I just found your blog and it's fantastic! I loved reading your "food philosophy." Looking forward to following along and getting some recipe ideas. This granola sounds great!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 9:31 pm

        Hey, Angela! So glad you found me! The granola is my fave new snack, for sure 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      Would you believe that I've never made my own granola? That makes me feel so monumentally lazy to admit. I really need to give it a try! I love the combination of flavors in this. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 9:32 pm

        I'm shocked! Then again, it wasn't till a few months ago that I made my own! But now that I have, I could never go back to the store-bought again!

        Reply
    5. Kathy @ Olives and Garlic says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:36 am

      Bookmarked this recipe. Love the freeze dry bananas

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      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks! I love them too--they're so versatile!

        Reply
    6. Khushboo Thadani says

      July 23, 2013 at 5:44 am

      Is it terrible that I'm imagining a big bowl of this with yogurt & almond butter ;)? mmm!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 12:29 pm

        Not at all! Mmmmm yogurt and almond butter sounds so fabulous right now.

        Reply
    7. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      July 22, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      Oh man this looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks, Matt!

        Reply
    8. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

      July 22, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      im seeing so many granola recipes all over - i need to make some soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 12:30 pm

        You MUST make some soon! It's such a nice, quick option for wholesome snacking.

        Reply
    9. Robyn @ thereallife_RD says

      July 21, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      Another fabulous recipe I've now bookmarked!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 12:30 pm

        Great! You'll love this one. It would be good in a bowl of oats (with almond butter, obviously).

        Reply
    10. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      July 21, 2013 at 7:46 pm

      This sounds super tasty :). I pretty much love anything that involves bananas. I might be slightly obsessed ;).

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2013 at 12:31 pm

        Me too...no shame! Bananas add the perfect sweetness to everything!

        Reply

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