Decadent but secretly healthy chocolate banana cashew granola! Chocolate for breakfast? Yes! Also an addicting gluten-free vegan snack recipe you won’t be able to keep you hands out of!
Three of the best flavors. Chocolate. Banana. Cashew. End of story. I might as well just leave now because there really is nothing to say here. But of course if I left now I wouldn’t be able to give you the recipe. And if you think you don’t like one of the three flavors I just named, well I am here to prove you wrong. First of all granola is probably one of my newest favorite obsessions. I laugh when I used to think I was allergic to oats. Really I just have to watch my intake. But if I really couldn’t handle oats, I might just cry. The first granola I had post oat-scare was Ola! Granola’s Chocolate Banana Chip. That is where I got the idea for this recipe. I can’t find that damn granola flavor anywhere and I don’t have the money to order it, so whats a girl to do? Make her own!
I think making granola has become my new weekend hobby too. The smell of fresh baked granola. Heavenly! I feel like I’m cheating on life if I buy a pre-made granola in the store now. Why would you waste your money when you could make the same thing for less money, a bigger batch, and even better, not to mention with the addition of love 😉 Granola is so easy to make! Dare I say it is even easier than pancakes. I mean, I come up with a new combo every week. I have another one waiting to be shared right now! O granola, how I love you so.
I pride myself on make healthy delicious gluten-free recipes (that are usually completely allergy friendly besides the addition of nuts). So it makes me sad when I see all those articles on the internet and magazines with the media saying granola is a fake health food and is actually very bad. Yes, granola is meant to be eaten as a smaller serving, but when you make you own, there is no reason it can’t be healthy…even with chocolate. You don’t need refined sugar, added oil, GMO ingredients, and gallons of salt. All you need if real food and a will to make the best damn granola in town. Make it with your favorite ingredients and flavors and feel good about giving it to your family and yourself!
Chocolate Banana Cashew Granola
Chocolate Banana Cashew Granola
Decadent but secretly healthy chocolate banana cashew granola! Chocolate for breakfast? Yes! Also an addicting gluten-free vegan snack recipe you won’t be able to keep you hands out of!
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 Cups 1x
- Category: Granola, Breakfast, Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- 1 Cup Puffed Millet
- 1/2 Cup Crispy Brown Rice Cereal
- 30g (1 Cup) of Freeze Dried Banana (crushed a bit)
- 3/4 Cup Raw Unsalted Cashews
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Banana Extract
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 2 TB Cocoa Stevia Syrup
- 2 TB Water
- 2 TB Mashed Ripe Banana
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- In a large bowl, add all the dry ingredients, give it a stir, then add stevia, water, extract, and mashed banana and stir until everything is completely coated and combined. Let them mingle!
- Evenly spread the granola on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stir half-way through.
- Remove and let cool before you store in an air tight container or glass jar.
This is one of those granolas that has clumps of goodness. The banana and syrup help that! I was dieing while this was in the oven, so when it was done, I didn’t wait for it to cool off, I dove right in! Warm chocolatey granola? Yes please! I won’t tell if you do this too 😉 If you make this as a gift (granola is a great gift!) you won’t have to worry about friends for a while. They will be flocking to you. But make sure you make a large enough batch and keep it hidden so you won’t end up sad and granola-less!
Cheers to granola! Chocolate Banana Cashew Granola that is!
So tell me:
+ Do you have a food that you always make homemade and never buy at the store? I need to start making my own hummus. I go through that stuff in a flash 😉
+ Have you ever given granola or some other food as a gift? I never have…yet. But I think I may get some requests after this one!
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pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
January 27, 2015 at 2:30 pmI make granola every week, but nothing with all these flavors!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 27, 2015 at 2:42 pmTry it! It is one of the best!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
January 27, 2015 at 10:55 amThis granola has my name on it. Cashews, chocolate, and banana! All of the things that I just love to pieces. I love homemade recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 27, 2015 at 11:27 amI knew I had to combine these! It really is one of my favorite granola recipes! Thanks Miranda!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
January 27, 2015 at 9:26 amChocolate and banana is one of my favorite flavor combinations – I’m sure this granola is amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 27, 2015 at 9:45 amIt is one of my favorites!
Jennifer Janz says
January 27, 2015 at 9:08 amThis looks amazing. And super healthy and gluten free which I love!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 27, 2015 at 9:45 amThank you Jennifer!
Zee says
July 4, 2014 at 9:10 amI never venture outside oats when it comes to cereal. The store bought granola has never been my favorite. I’ll have to try this homemade recipe because I love all 3 ingredients.
Strength and Sunshine says
July 4, 2014 at 9:30 amWell this granola is perfect! Nothing weird, just real good whole food!
rockmyvegansocks says
July 2, 2014 at 8:38 pmRebecca – this sounds super delicious! I love granola, I always make the same one over and over – I will be trying this one next time for sure =)
Thanks so much for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays – I have pinned this to our Pinterest board.
Strength and Sunshine says
July 2, 2014 at 8:42 pmIts hard to make a new one when you know how good the last recipe was, haha! But anyone will live this!
Diane (@SimpleLivingEat) says
July 1, 2014 at 3:03 pmI have been meaning to make my own granola and your recipe sounds incredibly delicious. PInned. thanks for bringing it to Foodie friday.
Strength and Sunshine says
July 1, 2014 at 3:18 pmWell I hope you add this one to your repituare!
Stephanie says
June 28, 2014 at 11:49 pmLove granola-and with chocolate in it too! Yes!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week
Strength and Sunshine says
June 29, 2014 at 1:45 amIs there anything better!!!? 😉
Honest Mum says
June 28, 2014 at 4:27 pmFabulous, healthy granola! http:Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Strength and Sunshine says
June 28, 2014 at 4:56 pmThanks girl!
Kierston says
June 28, 2014 at 7:07 amI should really attempt making my own granola! Thanks for linking up to your recipe over at #RECIPEFRIDAY 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
June 28, 2014 at 7:20 amYes you should! You will be making a very good decision 😉
Linda Warren says
June 27, 2014 at 9:09 pmI love granola! My favorite is a vanilla almond granola I make but this one, with the addition of chocolate, makes me want to heat up the oven tonight and start baking. One questions, I am wondering if there is enough sweetness with just the syrup – I do like mine with honey to sweeten it up a bit. Looking forward to your new flavor. Thanks for sharing on Gluten Free Fridays.
Strength and Sunshine says
June 28, 2014 at 1:09 amIts stevia so it is sweet plus the sweetness of the cashews and banana!
sprint2thetable says
June 27, 2014 at 5:43 pmI don’t know what my problem is… I rarely make granola. This looks too perfect!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 27, 2014 at 5:45 pmThank you! You can quickly fix that problem with this 😉
Megan @ The Skinny-Life says
June 27, 2014 at 11:18 amThis sounds amazing! I’ve never made my own granola before.
Strength and Sunshine says
June 27, 2014 at 11:22 amGive this one a try then! It’s never to late to start 😉 You’ll be happy you did!
Sara says
June 27, 2014 at 8:54 amLooks yummy—pinning it! Stopping in from Gluten Free Fridays 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
June 27, 2014 at 9:41 amThanks Sara! 🙂
Marla says
June 27, 2014 at 8:22 amThis sounds absolutely wonderful and easy to make. What a great snack. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 27, 2014 at 9:41 amThank you Marla! It is super easy and super delicious!
Brittany @ DulceVie says
June 26, 2014 at 4:15 pmUm, yum!!!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 26, 2014 at 4:16 pmHaha thank you 😉
Amberly says
June 26, 2014 at 2:26 pmYum!!!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 26, 2014 at 2:45 pm🙂
Christy@SweetandSavoring says
June 26, 2014 at 11:35 amYum, I love this flavor combination, too! I might try it with walnuts, since that’s what I usually have in the house.
Strength and Sunshine says
June 26, 2014 at 11:37 amNo! Your got to go with cashews, its what makes the recipe!
Tatum | EATS from the oil patch blog says
June 26, 2014 at 10:54 amThis looks delicious girl!!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 26, 2014 at 11:21 amThank you Tatum!
The Frugal Exerciser says
June 25, 2014 at 10:49 pmI’m not a granola fan but your recipe makes me want to try it. I don’t have a food I always make homemade, I guess I’m too lazy. Pinning this and thanks for visiting the #wowlinkup
Strength and Sunshine says
June 26, 2014 at 1:02 amHaha I can make you a granola convert if you try this one!
nourishbymelissa says
June 25, 2014 at 5:48 pmmmmm yummy! I have a feeling I could get slightly addicted to this stuff haha!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 6:03 pmI kno I did, haha! I had it for breakfast this morning 🙂 So good!
Julie @ Julie's Family Kitchen says
June 25, 2014 at 3:05 pmThis sounds so tasty, I can see me and my family loving this recipe. #recipeoftheweek
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 3:06 pmThanks Julie! I can already tell you they will 😉
Femme Fitale Fit Club says
June 25, 2014 at 3:04 pmI just might try this and pour over my yogurt. Looks delicious! #wowlinkup
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 3:05 pmI hope you do! It would be a perfect breakfast!
Nichole says
June 25, 2014 at 2:17 pmYes please!! You always make me want to just get up and go to the store and make something!!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 2:28 pmHaha! Well I’m glad because cooking just rocks!
The Food Hunter says
June 25, 2014 at 1:11 pmthis sounds wonderful!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 1:13 pmThank you 😉
Crystal says
June 25, 2014 at 12:11 pmI think I may need to make this my new weekend hobby too. So tasty! Do you ship to Canada? 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 12:17 pmHahaha! You won’t regret it 😉
If I start a granola making business I will be sure to let you know 😉
Medha (Whisk & Shout) says
June 25, 2014 at 11:24 amYummmm I love granola! Cashews are one of my favorite nuts but they rarely get love 🙂 So excited to try this.
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 11:51 amThey will get all the love in the recipe! Cashews don’t get used enough in granolas!
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
June 25, 2014 at 11:00 amYum! I love all of these flavors (cashews are my favorite nuts right now)! I need a treat with my breakfast daily 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 11:50 amYes! Cashews are seriously the king of nuts in my opinion! They are so sweet on there own and just perfect for granola 😉
Katie @ Gettin' My Healthy On says
June 25, 2014 at 10:56 amYum!! I’ve only made granola a couple times, but I love this combo. Makes me want to go experiment with different flavors. 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 11:49 amGo get your granola on! It’s so fun…and yummy!
Tina Muir says
June 25, 2014 at 10:48 amAhhh this looks woooonndderrrfuuul! I lOOOOVVVVE granola! Thanks for the recipe lovely lady, can’t wait to give it a try, pinning now 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 11:49 amThank you Tina! It is my favorite one yet!….I’m already out and need to make more ASAP!
Farrah says
June 25, 2014 at 10:24 amThis looks so good! :] I kept coming across those usually $5-6/bags of healthier-delicious granola for sale at $1-1.50, so I built up quite a monstrous collection. :/ I had to make a pact with myself to not buy more until I finish those stores, and to delve into making my own after I’m done with said collection so I can save money! Pinning for future use! :]
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 10:26 amHaha, hey, well sometimes when things are on sale, it’s they way to go 😉
I hope you get to make this one soon!
Patty says
June 25, 2014 at 10:19 amLooks so delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 10:19 amThank you Patty! 🙂
candies & crunches says
June 25, 2014 at 10:04 amI wanna have it!!! Like right now 😀 I’ve always wanted to make a homemade hummus, I even pinned a bunch of different recipes. NOw, I’ve got to give it a go 😀 xoxo
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 10:09 amI am going to try to make everything homemade at some point this summer while I have time! It’s so fun because everything is so customizable and you don’t have to worry about allergens, etc!
candies & crunches says
July 1, 2014 at 4:04 pmThat’s an AWESOME idea!
Strength and Sunshine says
July 1, 2014 at 4:05 pmHaha thank you! Its soooo good!
Danielle Omar MS RDN (@2eatwellRD) says
June 25, 2014 at 9:24 amI agree, once you make granola yourself, it’s hard to buy it again! I love the combination of cashews and chocolate, this would be great on frozen yogurt…YUM!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 9:52 amI always feel so accomplished when I make things like this myself, haha! Next up will be my own almond milk!
This is a perfect sweet crunchy topping for EVERYTHING!
Almost Getting It Together says
June 25, 2014 at 9:24 amI ONLY make my own salad dressing… the stuff from the store is AWFUL. I try to make my own granola too, but sometimes it’s time consuming… just because it takes a while to bake!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 9:51 amSalad dressing is the worse! Especially for us Celiac’s, they always seem to have hidden gluten!
It’s not that long! Just mix everything up and bake for about 30 minutes! It will always be worth it 😉
jillconyers says
June 25, 2014 at 9:05 amI rarely buy granola. It’s one of those recipes that taste so much better homemade and it’s fun to experiment with my favorite ingredients. Your recipe looks delicious!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 9:09 amThanks Jill! Yea when you make it at home you can make any flavor and any amount you want!
Linz says
June 25, 2014 at 8:42 amYUM! sounds delicious! chocolate banana is a great combo – cashew is a bonus! 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 8:51 amThe ultimate triple threat 😉
Regan Jones (@ReganJonesRD) says
June 25, 2014 at 7:37 amLove that this is a chocolate version. I’ve been wanting to try the chocolate stevia syrup… this a great recipe to get started. Yum!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 7:48 amI wasn’t sure how I would use the cocoa syrup when I got it. But then I thought, hey, this would be perfect for granola instead of your typical sweeteners!
Brittany (@batrentham) says
June 25, 2014 at 7:25 amThere is nothing better than homemade granola!! YUM!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 7:29 amHaha, it’s my favorite way to “bake” 😉
EatGreatBEGreat says
June 25, 2014 at 7:22 amYum! I love granola, which I do buy sometimes when I’m lazy, but generally, making it homemade is the best. This sounds delicious!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 7:29 amThanks Holly! Yea! Making your own trumps everything…as long as you kick the lazy 😛
Meredith @ DareYouTo says
June 25, 2014 at 6:47 amThis is soooo my kind of granola!!! You’re right -and it’s true of so many things that get highlighted as unhealthy– when made at home, they can be just fine!
Strength and Sunshine says
June 25, 2014 at 8:36 amYes! There is nothing wrong with having something considered a treat, if you make ti at home with wholesome ingredients! Your in control!