Categories: BreakfastSnacks

Banana Chocolate Chip Granola Clusters

If you love the taste of chocolate chip banana bread, and the crunch of granola then these clusters are for you! Although Goddess Granola, will be my one true granola love, these crunchy clusters come in at a close second. Perfect on top of coconut yogurt, chia pudding- or straight from the jar… these babies are the perfect pick me up when fuel is running low. These have the perfect amount of natural sweetness from overripe bananas and lots of fiber from buckwheat and oats! As always these are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. They are also vegan! Mornings just got a little easier…

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
• 1 cup buckwheat (I used sprouted, or you can use more oats!)
• 1 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
• 1/3 cup maple syup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana mashed
• 1/4 cup 70% chocolate chips or cacao nibs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mash banana with a fork in a small bowl.

2. In a large bowl combine oats, buckwheat, walnuts, coconut sugar, sea salt and cinnamon.

3. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt coconut oil and whisk in maple syrup, mashed banana and vanilla. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and mix until combined and well coated.

4. Spread the mixture evenly onto your baking sheet and bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden. Do not mixture during baking to keep clustered! Allow to cool and then break granola up into palm sized clusters. Add chocolate chips and stir. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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  • These look so crispy and delicious. I love granola, and I love that these are in "clusters" instead of individual little oats and things. Makes them easier to eat!! Great idea :).

    • Hey Annie! Thanks so much! I just checked out your blog and everything looks beautiful and so tasty! Cant wait to try some recipes.

  • Man, this is literally calling my name - me and banana bread are like two peas in a pod, and me, banana bread, and chocolate are like the 3 musketeers. I'm in love! I must try this soon! :)

    • I hope you love them! I absolutely love your blog, everything looks insanely delicious! Maybe we can work on something in the future!

  • Hi!

    I'm allergic to walnuts- is there a substitute for that or can I just take it out from the recipe?

    Thanks so much I love all your recipes :)

    -Amanda

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