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By Emily Leary. Published Feb 1, 2015 Modified Apr 27, 2020. 532 words. About 3 minutes to read this article. Green ad links may earn me a small fee at no extra cost to you.

Banana coconut granola recipe

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Banana and coconut is a wonderful flavour combination, and when you add honey and oats into the mix, it makes for a dreamy banana coconut granola recipe that’s far simpler and quicker to prepare than you might think.

Banana coconut granola in a bowl, topped with yogurt and fresh banana slices. A hand holds a spoon filled with granola.

The brilliant thing about granola is that it keeps for ages, so you can enjoy it morning after morning. It's amazing with fresh yogurt, fruit and a splash of milk!

Banana coconut granola in a bowl, topped with yogurt and fresh banana slices. Ingredients surround the bowl.
Banana coconut granola in a bowl, topped with yogurt and fresh banana slices. A small white jug pours milk into the bowl.

This recipe is also far healthier than most packet cereals and comes in at a fraction of the cost of shop-bought granola, so why not give this easy and truly delicious recipe a go?

Banana coconut granola in a bowl, topped with yogurt and fresh banana slices.

Here's how to make banana coconut granola.

Ingredients

  • 250 g (8.8 oz) rolled oats gluten free if required
  • 50 g (1.8 oz) banana chips roughly broken into 1-2cm pieces
  • 25 g (0.9 oz) desiccated coconut or coconut chips
  • 2 tbsp oil vegetable, coconut or olive oil will work (plus a little for greasing)
  • 6 tbsp runny honey

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Non-stick baking sheet

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan).

Put the oats and banana chips in a bowl.

 A large glass mixing bowl containing rolled oats and dried banana chips. Ingredients to make a banana coconut granola recipe surround the bowl.

Add the desiccated coconut and oil.

 A large glass mixing bowl containing rolled oats, dried banana chips, desiccated coconut and oil. Ingredients to make a banana coconut granola recipe surround the bowl.

Add the honey.

 A large glass mixing bowl containing rolled oats, dried banana chips, desiccated coconut, oil and honey. Ingredients to make a banana coconut granola recipe surround the bowl.

Mix until all of the ingredients are evenly combined.

 A large glass mixing bowl containing rolled oats, dried banana chips, desiccated coconut, oil and honey mixed together. Ingredients to make a banana coconut granola recipe surround the bowl.

Tip the mix into a greased tray.

A white, medium-sized roasting tray with banana coconut granola mix tipped into it.

Press down all over. The idea with this granola is to get nice clusters at the end.

A white, medium-sized roasting tray with banana coconut granola mix pressed into it.

Bake for 15-20 until lightly browned.

A white, medium-sized roasting tray filled with freshly baked banana coconut granola.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then break up into 1-2.5cm pieces.

A white, medium-sized roasting tray filled with crumbled banana coconut granola.

Store your banana coconut granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh, serving into bowls whenever you're ready.

Banana coconut granola served in a blue and white bowl.

Enoy!

Banana coconut granola served in a blue and white bowl, topped with yogurt and banana. A spoon rests in the bowl.

I like mine with yoghurt and a little fresh fruit, but it’s equally delicious with a splash of ice cold milk.

Banana coconut granola served in a blue and white bowl, topped with yogurt and banana. A jug of milk is shown in the background.

How will you eat yours?

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Banana coconut granola recipe

Banana and coconut is a wonderful flavour combination, and when you add honey and oats into the mix, it makes for a dreamy banana coconut granola recipe that’s far simpler and quicker to prepare than you might think.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Swiss
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: banana coconut granola, breakfast, coconut granola recipe, granola
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Emily Leary

Ingredients

  • 250 g (8.8 oz) rolled oats gluten free if required
  • 50 g (1.8 oz) banana chips roughly broken into 1-2cm pieces
  • 25 g (0.9 oz) desiccated coconut or coconut chips
  • 2 tbsp oil vegetable, coconut or olive oil will work (plus a little for greasing)
  • 6 tbsp runny honey

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Non-stick baking sheet

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan, 350F). In a bowl, add the oats, banana chips, desiccated coconut, oil and runny honey.
  • Mix until all of the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Press the mix into a greased tray. The idea with this granola is to get nice clusters at the end.
  • Bake for 15-20 until lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then break up into 1-2.5cm pieces. Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

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Notes

If you would like to add other dried fruit you can!
Note: sultanas, raisins and currants can be prone to burning, so to avoid this:
  • Make the mix without the sultanas/raisins/currants
  • Pour half the oat mix into the tray and spread out
  • Scatter the sultanas/raisins/currants on
  • Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top
  • Press down and bake as usual
Sandwiching the sultanas/raisins/currants between the layers of oats will protect them from burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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  1. Ren Behan says

    February 02, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Lovely, I do like making my own granola, much easier to control sugar/sweetness levels. Lovely post. Haven't seen your Avon blog so I'll pop over and have a look, too.

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  2. Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

    February 02, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Granola - another of those things I love to eat but never make for myself! I'd leave out the banana (yes, I'm the saddo that picks the dried banana bits out of shop-bought granola too...) but other than that I love the sound of this, and it's so easy to make. Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. Jo of Jo's Kitchen says

    February 02, 2015 at 9:12 am

    This looks very yummy! xx

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  4. becky says

    February 01, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Ooh that looks scrummy Emily

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