Homemade granola with all the flavors of banana bread. Delicious with milk, yogurt, or by the handful!
I love banana bread. I could eat it every morning and be perfectly happy. I love it plain – no nuts or chocolate chips necessary – sliced thick, with a strong cup of coffee. It’s my happy place. And since we have a freezer full of over-ripe bananas, I make it often! (If you ask my family, maybe a little too often. Yep, they’re spoiled!!)
But since it’s a new year and all, I thought I should probably get on the resolution bandwagon and at least pretend that I won’t be eating ALL carbs every morning for breakfast. Do you make a New Year’s resolution? I rarely do…..although I’m starting to think maybe I should. Especially if my resolution can involve this Banana Bread Granola!
Okay, I’m kidding. There will be no resolutions involving granola…..but I am looking forward to mixing things up a little bit in the new year. To not eating carbs every morning for breakfast (at least not ONLY carbs). To protecting our family time by saying no to too many plans. To practicing patience with my kids (they don’t have to know how annoying I find them! Ha!) To focusing more on the good and less on the bad. To being better than I was in 2014.
If you’re looking to mix things up too, this granola is exactly what you need! It’s a little something different, but still just what you’re looking for in a granola. It’s crunchy, sweet, and delicious with yogurt. Or milk. Or all on its own. And it will definitely remind you of banana bread, without the daily carb overdose. Which should make you VERY happy. Especially in the new year!
Banana Bread Granola
Ingredients
- 3 c. old fashioned oats
- 1 c. chopped pecans
- 1/4 c. butter melted
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 c. flaked sweetened coconut
- 1 c. banana chips
Instructions
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Combine oats and pecans in a medium mixing bowl.
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Combine butter, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix well.
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Drizzle butter mixture over oats mixture and mix until coated.
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Spread the mixture in a 10x15 inch baking sheet with sides.
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Bake at 250 degrees 35-40 minutes or until light brown.
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Stir in the coconut.
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Bake 45 minutes longer or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven and stir in banana chips.
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Let stand until cool. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Also be sure to check out my Harvest Granola!
Jess says
Looks like such a delicious alternative to the carb laden breakfasts that I love. I will definitely be giving it a try and perhaps to convince people that I also am an adult or at least fool them for a while 🙂 hope you’re off to a fantastic 2015!
Cathy Trochelman says
What is it about carbs that are SO delicious….always, but especially in the morning? My goal is to replace one morning of carbs at a time. We can only do so much, right?? Hope you are doing well with your extra crazy start to 2015!
Kelley says
This looks amazing! I do love a good thick piece of banana bread too. I’m going to have to try this version though, because, yum! And here’s to 2015! I need patience with the kids as well! Do they sell that at a store or something? 😉
Cathy Trochelman says
Seriously…..do they?? I’d pay good money for an extra dose or two 🙂 Thanks for the sweet comment, friend!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Cathy, had to come check out this gorgeous granola (from IG) over here today!!! love love love. . I could eat this everyday .. and I do!!! happy new year! love what you said, “protecting family time, practicing patience and focusing more on the good and less on the bad. To being better than I was in 2014.” Amen sister!! I want these things too!
Cathy Trochelman says
Hi Alice! Thanks for popping over to check it out! Cheers to being better than we were…..always! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Hi Cathy! I saw this picture on Instagram and knew I had to come check it out! 🙂 This granola looks amazing! I can never get enough of banana bread, so combining those flavors into granola sounds incredible. Love your creativity!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Gayle! I’m a banana bread lover, myself and this just seemed like such an obvious version of it! Hope you enjoy!
Nicola - Pink Recipe Box says
It feels like forever since I made my last batch of granola, but this one looks so delicious that I can’t put it off any longer!!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Nicola! I’m always a fan of homemade granola but it’s definitely something that goes in waves for me!
stephanie says
I just recently got on the “make your own granola” bandwagon- and I’m never getting off! lol This sounds delicious, will definitely be adding it to the rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Cathy Trochelman says
Making your own granola is where it’s at! A good wagon to be on….and glad this one is in your rotation! 🙂
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
Mmm…I love banana bread too and I bet this granola is addictingly delicious! 🙂 Can’t wait to try out your recipe! Pinned!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Anna! I hope you love this recipe!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
I’ve got to make this – this may be the best granola recipe in the history of EVER!!
DarekS1982 says
Oh yea, this is the best. My husband loves Banana cake. His mom made it for him every birthday. I didn’t want to ask for her recipe so I found this one. He said it was much better than his Mom’s but he didn’t want to tell her. The only change I made was to add walnuts. This cake is moist and completely wonderful.
Mina says
What an awesome way to explain this-now I know evryething!