Peanut Butter Banana Bread Granola
Ingredients
- 250g oats
- 100ml syrup
- 200ml melted vegan margarine
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 2-4tbsp peanut butter *can be omitted
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- options: banana chips, coconut shreds, pumpkin seeds
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 180C
Begin by adding the dry ingredients in a bowl – oats, seasoning, chia seeds and also if you want some walnuts, coconut pieces or other extras
Melt the margarine in a pot, add the syrup once melted
Mash the bananas and add to the margarine mix along with the peanut butter. Mix until combined
Pour the liquid over the oats and mix so that all the oats are covered
Pour the granola onto 1-2 baking oans with parchment paper, spread the granola out. However it is ok to leave some clusters, as that is what makes the granola crunchy!-
Bake in the oven for around 35-40 minutes. Check on the granola after 20 minutes and stir the granola a little so it bakes evenly
After c.a 35 minutes, turn the oven off and you can let the granola sit in the oven for 30-60 minutes to cool (leave the oven open a little) before placing in the open to cool for another 2-3 hours
Or you can take the granola out and allow to FULLY cool for 2-3 hours before placing in airtight jars