Easy Vegan Banana Bread Granola
Simple, crunchy, and sweet granola clusters packed with banana, peanut butter, chopped walnut pieces, and more. This snack recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect to take with you on the go.
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Easy Vegan Banana Bread Granola
Good morning friends! Today, I am sharing a simple, sweet, and delicious granola recipe with all of you – crunchy banana bread granola. I call this banana bread granola because it includes ingredients like ripe mashed banana and walnut pieces. This granola recipe has an incredible crunchy texture, it is completely vegan, and it requires less than ten ingredients. It is sweetened with pure maple syrup and ripe banana, and it is also very easy to pack up and take with you on the go for a quick snack. Or, you could use it on top of smoothies for an insanely delicious flavor and texture combination.
I don’t know about you guys, but I like to make my granola nice and crunchy. I keep the mixture a bit on the dryer side, which ensures that the granola firms up in the oven. Then, after I let it sit in the fridge for a bit, it really crisps up to achieve the perfect crunchy texture. The dry quick oats and quinoa are two of the most crucial ingredients that create the perfect crunchy texture. If you also enjoy super crunchy granola clusters, then this recipe is one that you are probably really going to love.
Now, let’s go ahead and take a look at some quick logistics, as well as the list of ingredients you will need to make this vegan banana bread granola recipe a smashing success.
Can I Use Quick Oats Instead Of Rolled Oats For Granola?
You can definitely use quick oats for granola. This recipe is a prime example of how to easily incorporate quick oats into a granola recipe. When combined with the dry quinoa, this granola turns out super crunchy and flavorful. Plus, if you use gluten free oats, this recipe can be made gluten free. The flavors and textures mesh together perfectly to form a sweet, crunchy, and delicious granola recipe.
Now that we’ve covered some important logistics, let’s dive right into the list of ingredients you will need to make this banana bread granola recipe a smashing success.
Why Is My Granola Burnt?
There are a number of common reasons why your granola might have gotten burnt in the oven. First off, you might have cooked your granola at too high of a temperature. If you cook a granola mixture that contains ingredients like nuts and seeds at too high of a temperature, the granola could burn before it has a chance to firm up and achieve that delicious crunchy texture. To avoid this, I like to cook my granola at a lower temperature, even if that means it has to stay in the oven for a bit more time.
Easy Vegan Banana Bread Granola – Ingredients
- Quick Oats – The quick oats serve as a key base ingredient for this granola recipe. If you want to make your banana bread granola gluten free, make sure to use your favorite gluten free oats.
- Quinoa – The dry quinoa adds texture and extra protein to this granola recipe. It is one of my favorite ingredients to use in savory recipes, but it also works surprisingly well in sweet recipes such as this one.
- Ripe Banana – The ripe banana adds moisture and natural sweetness to this banana bread granola. You will want to make sure you use a ripe or overripe banana for optimal sweetness.
- Chopped Walnuts – The chopped walnut pieces add texture and flavor to this banana bread granola. They are a key ingredient that you definitely do not want to omit.
- Cinnamon – The cinnamon adds even more flavor to this granola recipe. It is the perfect spice to include in the mixture.
- Pure Maple Syrup – The pure maple syrup adds sweetness and stickiness to the granola. It is one of my favorites to use in baked goods.
- Creamy Peanut Butter – The creamy peanut butter adds additional flavor and moisture to this banana bread granola recipe. A little bit goes a long way. It truly is the perfect add-in. You might be able to sub another nut/seed butter, although I haven’t tried any substitutions.
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Easy Vegan Banana Bread Granola
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup dry quinoa
- 1/4 small ripe banana
- 1 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300° F.
- Combine the quick oats, quinoa, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Add the ripe mashed banana, creamy peanut butter, and pure maple syrup, and mix again.
- Press the granola mixture onto a lined or greased baking sheet in a layer that is about 1/4" thick.
- Cook your granola mixture for about 25 – 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Let the granola cool, break it into clusters, then refrigerate the granola for a bit to make it extra crunchy.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
I hope you all love this simple and delicious banana bread granola recipe. It is super crunchy, sweet, and easy to make. It is the perfect snack to take with you on the go or enjoy on top of smoothie bowls. I can’t wait for you guys to try it. As per usual, I will be back with another blog post very soon.
-Alyssa 🙂
