Banana Chia Granola

Featuring banana, chia, flax, pumpkin seeds, and maple syrup, this granola is super tasty, crunchy, and good for you - everything a homemade granola should be, all with a cooking time of under 30 minutes.

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

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Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp flaxmeal

• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (can substitute for peanuts or crushed almonds)

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 340 F

• In a large bowl, mash banana into a paste (more of goo)

• Add rolled oats, chia, flaxmeal, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and nutmeg

• In a small pot on medium heat, melt 2 tbsp coconut oil and add 2 tbsp maple syrup

• Stir syrup and oil on low heat to combine until there is no visible separation (about 1-2 minutes)

• Add syrup and oil mixture to bowl and stir thoroughly to combine

• Pour mixture on to a baking sheet and spread evenly (parchment paper and a half size baking sheet is recommended for optimal clumpiness)

• Bake for 20 minutes, tossing with a spatula half way through