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    Home » In the kitchen » Peanut Butter, Banana (and chocolate chip) Granola

    Peanut Butter, Banana (and chocolate chip) Granola

    Published: May 31, 2015 · Modified: Aug 22, 2018 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Peanut butter, banana & chocolate chip granola - for those mornings where you just want to eat cookies for breakfast!

    Do you ever have those mornings when you wake up and just want to eat cookies? Please say it's not just me...

    Well what if I told you that you could have something for breakfast that isn't a cookie but tastes just like one?

    And what if I then told you that said cookie-like breakfast is so full of good ingredients that you can eat it guilt free?

    Guess what? Problem solved - peanut butter & banana granola! It's breakfast cereal. It tastes like a cookie. You're eating it with milk. Milk and cookies for breakfast, but healthy.

    I rest my case.

    Peanut Butter Banana Granola (3) edit

    Just out of curiosity - do you say granola or muesli? Anything breakfast cereal with oats in NZ tends to be labeled muesli so that's what I've always called it. But I like the word granola better. I found out that muesli is typically just made of toasted dry ingredients, whereas granola has wet ingredients such as honey, oil or applesauce baked through it. So granola it is!

    I've been making my own cereal for a few years now and I still can't get over how much nicer it is than the store-bought stuff. And how much better it is for you. But I've only recently starting getting creative with how I make it and my mind has been blown! The possibilities are endless...oats are like the blank canvas of the breakfast world. I sure hope you guys like granola, because there are going to be a whole lot more of these recipes coming your way!

    Peanut Butter Banana Granola (6)

    Still not convinced that something that tastes like a cookie can be good for you? Here's what we're dealing with.

    Rolled oats make up the base, then we add a little brown sugar and cinnamon for sweetness & spice. The peanut butter and banana combo packs a flavour punch while also holding it all together and creating little crunchy bits that I usually eat before they're even cold. Vanilla because I love it and chocolate chips thrown in at the end to really add to that cookie feeling. And because peanut butter and chocolate is a dream. The chocolate chips are optional, but let's not even have that conversation. Everything else is healthy. Put them in.

    All that is left to do is combine the dry ingredients.

    Peanut Butter Banana Granola (1)

    In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients and microwave it quickly - it'll make it easier to mix with the oats this way.

    Peanut Butter Banana Granola (2)

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix it all together until the oats are all coated and bake for 40 minutes. Leave to cool for 5 minutes and stir in chocolate chips.

    Peanut Butter Banana Granola (5)

    Peanut Butter Banana Granola (7)

    Now you can have your cake cookie and eat it too! Happy breakfast eating!

    Peanut Butter, Banana (and chocolate chip) Granola

    Peanut butter, banana & chocolate chip granola - for those mornings where you just want to eat cookies for breakfast!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups rolled oats
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 1 banana , mashed (about ½ cup)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a baking dish combine oats, brown sugar and cinnamon.
    • In a microwave proof jug combine peanut butter, banana & vanilla extract. Microwave for up to 1 minute to slightly melt the peanut butter. This will make it easier to stir through the oats.
    • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the oats are fully coated. Bake at 150 degrees C for 40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before stirring through chocolate chips.
    • Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Butter, Banana (and chocolate chip) Granola
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    265
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Sodium
     
    80
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    267
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    34
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    20
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.3
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    38
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1.7
    mg
    9
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

      June 05, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Yum! So many of my favourite things here! And yes, I often feel like cookies for breakfast! You've got a wonderful blog here - so happy to have discovered it! Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Foodie Fridays xx

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 06, 2015 at 1:47 am

        Thanks Lucy! I was pretty excited to stumble across your blog and Fab Foodie Fridays! Enjoy your long weekend! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Erin says

      June 03, 2015 at 10:21 am

      This looks delicious! I have been making my own granola too for the past few years and it has become a staple in our house. My husband loves taking it to work as a snack. We also both looove PB and banana together so this is sure to be a hit!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 07, 2015 at 7:33 am

        Thanks Erin! Homemade granola is just so much better than the bought stuff! I hope you like this one 🙂

        Reply
    3. Meghan says

      June 02, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      I need this in my life right now! I'm fairly certain my kids (and I) would flip over this! I definitely have dreams of cookies in the morning too so you are not alone!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 02, 2015 at 9:18 pm

        Meghan, you DO need it in your life!! If only cookies for breakfast was ok - I promise this is pretty close though! And great for kids - way better for them than sugary bought cereal - I hope you all like it!

        Reply
    4. Allison says

      June 02, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Hello! Saw this on Peeled Wellness's "Tell 'Em Tuesdays" link-up. This looks absolutely divine! I'm so picky about what I make with peanut butter (like, I only eat it off of a spoon or on a PB sandwich, haha; I'm a purist, if you will), but this looks great for a good breakfast or snack. I'll def be giving this a try. 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 02, 2015 at 9:17 pm

        Haha you know what? I actually don't even like peanut butter on it's own, only with other stuff! I'm just plain weird I think 🙂 But this is a fantastic breakfast or snack!

        Reply
    5. Hermione says

      June 02, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Wow this looks great Laura! I can't wait to make this, I was about to make some granola so I'll make this amazing version instead! H x

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 02, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        Awesome! Thanks Hermione - I hope you love it as much as I do 🙂

        Reply
    6. Ili Hernandez says

      June 02, 2015 at 9:42 am

      This looks delicious. Yum!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 02, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        Thanks! It's my favourite breakfast at the moment!

        Reply
    7. Cate says

      June 02, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Oh yummy - these look amazing! I can't wait to give this a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 02, 2015 at 9:16 pm

        Thanks Cate - let me know how you like it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Katie says

      May 31, 2015 at 8:24 am

      Sounds delicious! Will definitely be trying this one ☺

      Reply
      • Laura says

        May 31, 2015 at 7:36 pm

        You definitely should - I've been eating it everyday for the last 3 weeks! 😀

        Reply
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