Banana Nutella Granola

Ingredients:
3 and 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup ground flax
1 cup sliced almonds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mashed banana (1 very large banana)
1/4 cup Nutella
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup banana chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together oats, flax, almonds, and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the mashed banana, Nutella, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together. Allow to bubble for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour over the dry ingredients. Stir it all together until all of the oats are moistened.

Spread the oats on the baking sheet in a thin even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and stir. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. 

Top the granola with chocolate chips and banana chips. Gently stir. The chocolate will melt, creating larger chunks of granola.

Allow granola to cool completely; it will harden and crunch up as it is exposed to air. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Triple Chocolate Granola

This granola is perfect for breakfast and a healthier dessert. It's crunchy and sweet. I used cocoa powder, chocolate chips and chocolate covered raisins to make this the perfect chocolate treat.

Ingredients:
3 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or canola oil)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 - 3/4 cup chocolate covered raisins
optional additional add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Pour oats into a large bowl, set aside.

In a smaller bowl, mix melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, and dark brown sugar until combined. Add honey and salt and mix until a liguid-y paste forms. 

Pour over oats and mix until all oats are moistened. Add more honey if needed.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring + flipping every 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips while the granola is still warm. Stir. The chocolate chips will melt, creating larger clusters of granola. 

Once cooled, add in chocolate covered raisins and any additional add-ins you prefer. Store covered at room temperature for up to three weeks.