banana bread granola with quinoa and cocoa nibs

Banana Bread

Banana Bread Granola with Quinoa and Cocoa Nibs

This granola is subtly sweet and perfectly crunchy. It offers a backbone of heartiness with the warmth and comfort of banana bread. Served with yogurt or milk, it makes a perfect breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 cup flax seed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped peacans
  • 1.5 medium bananas (ripe, but not too ripe)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, optional
  • 1/4 cup cocoa nibs, or more if you like

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine all dry ingredients (oats through pecans) in a medium bowl.
  • Blend, or mash really well, the remaining wet ingredients (banana through coconut extract). Add it to the dry ingredients and mix until coated.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the baking sheet and cook in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 -15 minutes. At the point the mixture should still have a bit of moisture to it. Turn the oven down to 250°F and bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until the granola is dried out to your liking. Remove from the oven and mix in the cocoa nibs.

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