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February 24, 2014 by Zainab

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Chip Granola (she: Zainab)

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This hearty peanut butter granola is packed with nuts, chocolate and banana chips making it an indulgent healthy breakfast/ snack treat.

peanut butter chocolate banana chip granola

Hi everyone, I’m Zainab the baker behind Blahnik Baker. I’m so excited to be sharing with you this peanut butter chocolate banana chip granola recipe as a new contributor here on OSSS! But before we talk about food, I should probably tell you a little bit about myself.

Cover photo

I’m a newly wed graduate student who is teaching herself her way around making delicious desserts and treats! I didn’t grow up baking like most people and had never baked before attempting to make a V-day cake for my then-fiance a few years ago. It was not the prettiest but he loved it πŸ™‚ Since that disastrous first cake making experience, I’ve been on a mission to teach myself the basics of baking and decorating. That’s how I fell in love with baking and making special treats for my friends and family.

During the day, I work on my PhD in Neuroscience and in my spare time/weekends, I’m a bake-a-holic and shoe-a-holic! I love making easy, simple to assemble yet beautiful everyday desserts. But why am I telling you about all the desserts I make and here sharing a healthy granola? Well, while I would love to be eating cupcakes and cakes for every meal, I don’t. I try to balance my diet with healthier recipes, like this peanut butter granola, for most meals so I can indulge later.

peanut butter chocolate banana chip granola

I am a huge fan of easy, grab-to-go breakfasts. Between classes, taking care of our home and blogging, I am always running late so having a power breakfast on-the-go keeps my mornings less stressful. Granola is perfect for this and I find myself making a new batch at least twice a month. A few weeks ago I shared this Coconut Almond Granola over on my blog and it is my staple recipe. But today, this peanut butter chocolate and banana chip granola combines two of my husband’s favorite things; peanut butter and chocolate. So I made this for him and filled it with lots of goodies. Oats, nuts, flaxseed, peanut butter and of course a little chocolate because peanut butter and chocolate is the best combination.

peanut butter chocolate banana chip granola

peanut butter chocolate banana chip granola
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Peanut Butter Chocolate & Banana Chip Granola

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • ΒΎ cup sliced almonds
  • ΒΌ cup flaxseeds
  • ΒΌ cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • ΒΌ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • Β½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup banana chips chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, almonds and flax seeds. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, peanut butter, molasses and brown sugar. Whisk until sugar dissolves and peanut butter melted. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla bean paste. Pour over oat mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  3. Spread granola evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes until oats are golden brown.
  4. Cool mixture completely on wire rack. Mix in chocolate chips and banana chips.
  5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

peanut butter chocolate banana chip granola

It’s been great sharing this recipe with you today!! I look forward to returning next month with a brand new recipe! In the meantime, feel free to stop by Blahnik Baker to say hello and see what I have been baking. Here are some recent favorites :

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

no bake peanut butter chocolate pie

Nutella-Stuffed Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

nutella stuffed brown butter cookies-1TS

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    February 24, 2014 at 11:02 am

    This granola sounds delicious, Zainab!! It would be perfect in my morning yogurt parfait!

    Reply
    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks Lyuba!!

      Reply
  2. Jelli says

    February 24, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Oh, maple syrup! Be still my heart! This stuff costs crazy prices here in the tropics (like $30 per pint) so I rarely have any on hand. This granola looks like the perfect reason to beg my friend (who’s going to the states this month) to bring me back a bottle of maple syrup. Looks delicious, Zainab!

    Reply
    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      Really? You need to send me your address Jelli. Unacceptable for maple syrup to be so expensive!

      Reply
  3. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    February 24, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    This sounds heavenly, Zainab! And a little not-so-guilty pleasure – love that. I think Elvis would have loved it too, btw! πŸ™‚ Pinning!

    Reply
    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      Thanks Claire. I’ve been indulging a little too much.

      Reply
  4. Diane says

    February 24, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    This looks delicious! It would be a great change from my regular granola…I think I will need to try it! Pinning for later!! πŸ™‚

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    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks Diane! It’s a great variety. Hope you love it πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Cindy Eikenberg says

    February 24, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Zainab, this sounds amazing and a perfect combination of great flavors. I definitely need some easy, healthy breakfast foods and this is going on my must-try list! Thanks so much for sharing and pinning! πŸ™‚

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    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks Cindy!!

      Reply
  6. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    February 24, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Homemade granola is my favorite! I love always having a stash and trying new recipes! The banana is a great idea!

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    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks Heather!

      Reply
  7. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    February 24, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    Zainab, I am in love with your food styling in these photos… absolutely gorgeous! Also loving the way you added PB in with banana…and the whole action!

    Reply
    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:22 pm

      Awww thank you so much Gloria. I think the same about your photos too πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says

    February 24, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Great recipe Zainab! I love that you like shoes! You can never have enough πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:22 pm

      Deb thank you! I am way too obsessed with shoes and need some therapy :p

      Reply
  9. Mariel says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Zainab, this sounds SOOO good! I’m so happy to have you contributing here. You’re so talented! This recipe reminds me of my protein shake I have every day, with pb and bananas. I love it! I’m excited to try this. Granola is a favorite of mine. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      Mariel, thank you very much for having me here. I am so excited to be one of your contributors πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Rebecca says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    My husband is obsessed with chocolate, peanut butter and granola, so it would make his day if I made this for him! Thanks for the yummy recipe! I can’t wait to see more of your recipes here!

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    • Zainab says

      February 24, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      Rebecca, mine is a peanut butter lover too. I am always looking for ways to keep that combination interesting. Hope he loves this πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Julie @ THis Gal Cooks says

    February 26, 2014 at 8:42 am

    This looks amazing, Zainab! Chocolate and peanut butter, I’m sold! Pinned. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  12. Tanya Schroeder says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I love homemade granola! It’s so easy and so much better! I absolutely love this recipe and I loved learning more about you Zainab!

    Reply
  13. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Peanut butter, chocolate, & granola in a healthy granola? Sold! This looks delicious, Zainab! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    February 26, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    This sounds amazing Zainab! Love homemade granola and peanut butter and chocolate always wins me over:) Ooo and the banana chips are such a wonderful addition – pinning:)

    Reply
  15. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    March 25, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Sounds delicious Zainab! The Peanut Butter and Chocolate combination gets me every time!!

    Reply

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