Banana Bread Protein Granola {vegan}

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Banana Bread Protein Granola {vegan}

Start your day with banana bread protein granola and feel energized and satisfied for hours! It is vegan, gluten-free, healthy.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread granola, dairy-free, egg-free, healthy granola, high protein, high protein granola, homemade granola, oats, protein powder, vegan, vegan protein

Servings:

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats GF if needed
Optional: 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of MIX-INS see notes for suggestions

Optional

1/2 cup plain unsweetenedor vanilla vegan protein powder
2/3 cup mashed very ripe banana
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of choice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F. Spritz a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Stir together the oats, optional mix-ins (except dried fruit), and protein powder in a large bowl.
In a blender, process the banana, maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, vanilla and salt until smooth.
Pour banana mixture over oats, stirring to combine and coat. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 42 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until granola is dry. Remove from oven and let cool completely on sheet. Stir in any dried fruit, if using.
Enjoy as a snack, breakfast cereal, or topping.

Notes

Storage: Store the cooled granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.

Suggested Mix-ins: nuts (e.g., pistachios, almonds, walnuts, pecans), seeds (e.g., pepitas, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds), unsweetened flake coconut, cacao nibs.

Note: Protein and calorie content will vary slightly depending on type/brand of protein powder used.

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