January 3, 2017

banana bread granola

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start the new year right with this easy and healthy banana bread granola

this post was first published in January of 2014, now with updated pictures

I hope the new year is treating you well. Today was our first day back to school and work after after a wonderufl holiday. Moving at Christmas time may not be for everyone. It was crazy, and busy, and exhausting but I wouldn’t have done it any other way. 

We got keys late on December 22. The kids and I moved as many boxes as we could that night, and then again the next day while we waited for Ian and the truck. Appliances (that I am in LOVE with) arrived at 5 on the 23rd. We were putting beds together at midnight and hanging Christmas lights on Christmas eve.

And every minute of it was magical; I was so sad to see everyone head off this morning.

But all good things must come to an end, and after a few weeks of eating pretty much anything we wanted, it is time to get back on the healthy track.

Banana bread is one of my all time favorite snacks, but I am trying really hard to cut back on the bread, no matter how delicious. This granola tastes just like my beloved banana bread, but healthier. It is also a delicious addition to my morning yogurt and fruit.

Print Recipe

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas well mashed
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 3 cups of rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

  • in a large bowl combine all of the ingredients
  • spread on a baking sheet in a thin layer
  • bake at 350 for about 30 minutes (I like to give it a stir half way through the baking time)
  • allow to cool and then crumble
  • store in an airtight container

I usually add almond meal to my granola, but if you want a more classic banana bread taste, try adding ground walnuts or pecans. Both are delicious, and for dessert I love adding a few chunks of dark chocolate or a dab of peanut butter.

Here’s to happy and less busy 2017

enjoy!

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