I have to ask – why in God’s name is granola so expensive? Whenever I see a small bag of granola for $7 I’m dumbfounded. The ingredients aren’t terribly expensive and it’s pretty easy to make. I guess it’s one of life’s little mysteries. Until I figure it out, I’m just going to keep making my own.
One of my favorite flavor combos is peanut butter and banana. I guess Elvis and I have a lot in common beyond our shared affection for sparkly jumpsuits, hound dogs and hip shakin’ music. Although his favorite sandwich is no doubt delicious, this recipe is quite a bit healthier, and still pretty tasty.
Peanut Butter Banana Granola
Ingredients
2 cups of oats
1/2 banana (mashed very well)
2 heaping tbsp. unsweetened all-natural peanut butter
2 tbs. honey
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1.) Pre-heat the oven to 300*
2.) Combine the mashed banana, peanut butter, honey and brown sugar.
3.) Fold in oats
4.) Pour on to a baking sheet. Spread the oat mixture into a somewhat flat layer, keeping some chunks.
5.) Bake for 15 minutes. Stir the mixture and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Make sure to keep you eye on it because it can burn very easily.
I bet it would also be mighty tasty mixed with some dried bananas or other dried fruit.
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Peanut Butter Banana Granola
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YUM!!!! I want to try this recipe!!!! xoo
I eat this stuff every day in a lil bag I buy at the grocery store, it would be nice to make my own
xo Lynzy
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lovely recipe! wish i was good in the kitchen… will have to follow and use your culinary skills as my learning curve:)
thank you so much for visiting my blog!
much love kerry
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Very cool! I just started making my own granola a few month ago and now I can’t imagine buying it ever again! I can’t wait to try this out!
OMG I definitely have to try this! I love granola! Though I’m not a huge fan of peanut butter mixed with bananas. Do you think it would work if I left the banana out?
You could try it with 1/2 cup of apple sauce, bet that would be good, maybe with some cinnamon!
This is really interesting. I’ve never thought of baking the banana into the granola before. Unfortunately I can’t have peanut butter so I’m SOL there. This seems like more of a soft granola to snack on than a hard granola you have with milk. maybe?
Ah the dreaded peanut allergy, my brother is allergic too. Worked out for me on Halloween when I would get all his Reeses though!
This granola is actually pretty crunchy, reminds me of the Bare Naked brand banana. It’s nice and clumpy though, which I like.
Laura