Banana Maple Granola

Start your day on the whole plant food path with this sweet and crunchy breakfast. It also makes a great snack or trail-mix to take on a hike. Flaxseed meal and pumpkin seeds make sure this recipe has enough protein and fiber to stick to your ribs.

Flaxseed meal adds a boost of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health.
Pumpkin seed is a whole plant food that offers a rich source of magnesium and zinc. Pumpkin and its seeds are a veritable pharmacy of health-promoting compounds.
Oats are an excellent source of soluble fiber which contributes to a clean blood lipid profile.

December 23, 2023

Servings: 8

Prep: 10 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Each bite of this whole plant food Banana-Maple Granola offers a delightful crunch, the sweetness of bananas and maple syrup, and the nutty flavors of flaxseed and pumpkin seeds.

By: VeganRecipeGuy

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
4 cups rolled oats
¼ cup flaxseed meal
½ cup pumpkin seeds

Directions

Step 1 Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a 13×18 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 In a food processor, combine bananas, maple syrup, water, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Purée until smooth and creamy.
Step 3 In a large bowl, mix the banana purée with the rolled oats, flaxseed meal, and pumpkin seeds until well combined.
Step 4 Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5 Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the granola is golden and crispy.
Step 6 Let the granola cool completely, then store it in a sealed container for up to ten days.

Estimated Nutritional Label per Serving:

Calories: 240
Total Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g)
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total Carbohydrate: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 6g, Total Sugars: 12g, Includes 0g Added Sugars)
Protein: 7g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 40mg
Iron: 2.5mg
Potassium: 350mg

Enjoy this homemade Banana-Maple Granola as a hearty breakfast or a quick snack. It’s a delicious whole plant food way to fuel your day!