Chunky Peanut Butter Banana Protein Granola

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Chunky Peanut Butter Banana Protein Granola

This peanut butter banana high protein granola is chunky, crispy & utterly delicious ! Happens to be naturally vegan, oil-free & gluten-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 242kcal

Author: Meesha

Ingredients

1 large ripe banana (about 150g/5 oz)
⅓ cup peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
¼ cup protein powder (use plain or unsweetened)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 160c / 325 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, mash your bananas until smooth. It is ok to have a few small chunks left. Stir in the peanut butter and maple syrup. Mix well.
1 large ripe banana , ⅓ cup peanut butter , 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Then, add in oats and protein powder into the bowl. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
2 cups rolled oats , ¼ cup protein powder
Transfer the mixture to a lined or greased baking pan. Using the back of a spoon or spatula, gently press down the granola mixture so that a thin, even layer is formed.
Bake it for 20 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake them for another 10-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the protein granola cool down to room temperature, for about 1 hour. Then, using a spoon or your hands, break them up into chunks.
It is now ready to be enjoyed !

Notes

Helpful tips

Make sure to use bananas that are overripe and spotty. It will be one of our main sweetener in this recipe, and you will want it to be as sweet as possible!
Spread granola mixture evenly on the baking tray. This help ensure that it cook properly.
As granola will continue to crisp up as it cools, do not worry if it is still chewy when you first take it out from the oven! However, if you find that they are still soft after cooling down completely, simply put them back in the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes.
To keep your protein granola fresh and crispy for longer, store them either in your fridge or freezer.

Storing - Let this peanut butter banana protein granola cool down completely, before storing it in a airtight container in a cool and dry place for up to a month, depending on the climate. You can also choose to refrigerate it.

Any longer than that, you can freeze it instead in sealed containers or zip-top bags for up to 3 months. It can be enjoyed straight out of the freezer without thawing or reheating. Bonus point : It will stay super crispy when stored in the freezer !

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