Crunchy Golden Tropical Granola
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 7 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 14 servings
- Calories
- 301
- Total Fat
- 20
- Saturated Fat
- 13
- Carbohydrates
- 29
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 14
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 3
- Sodium
- 53
- Total: 1 hr 55 min (includes cooling time)
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
2 cups dried banana chips (6 ounces), broken by hand or chopped into small pieces
2 cups instant rolled oats (6.5 ounces)
2 ounces dried pineapple, roughly chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
2 ounces dried mango slices, roughly chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
2.5 ounces roasted unsalted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut chips (1 ounce)
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Serving Suggestions:
Milk, yogurt, parfaits, smoothie bowls, ice cream or fruit salad
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put half of the broken banana chips in a food processor. Process until finely ground to the consistency of breadcrumbs. Alternatively, crush the chips in a resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin. Set aside.
- Combine the remaining broken banana chips with the oats, dried pineapple and mango, macadamia nuts, coconut chips and sesame seeds in a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
- Stir to combine the coconut oil with the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until just warm, about 2 minutes. Pour into the large bowl and stir to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle with the ground banana chips and stir again to evenly coat the granola.
- Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until evenly golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring 3 times (about every 10 minutes), to ensure it toasts evenly. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before storing.
- Enjoy the granola as is, in milk or as a topping for yogurt, parfaits, smoothie bowls, ice cream or fruit salad.
Cook’s Note
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 1 month.