A delicious healthy Banana Granola that is great for breakfast or dessert.
Since I made the pumpkin granola the other day, I have been really enjoying this for breakfast in my Pumpkin Granola Yoghurt Parfait. It just feels so decadent and naughty.
My leftover pumpkin has all been used up now, so I wanted to make another granola that I could enjoy in the mornings and so this time it was using an ripe banana sitting in my fruit bowl.
Oh my this Banana Granola is seriously good. You can eat it just as it is, as a snack, drizzled with cold milk and some fruit or sprinkled into yoghurt. You will love it and want to make it again and again.
Of course this Healthy Banana Granola also gluten free (if you use gluten free oats), dairy free and lower in sugar compared to store brand granolas. Using your HEb too, the syns are pretty low.
I made a 3 person serving of this Healthy Banana Granola, but it went so quick as my kids loved it too, that the next batch will be doubled in ingredients.
You could even make this amazing Banana Granola Yoghurt Parfait with one of the servings.
Low Syn Banana Granola
Delicious healthy banana granola that you can enjoy for breakfast without the guilt.
Ingredients
- 120g/4oz of oatmeal (can use gluten free oats) - 3xHEb
- 100g of ripe banana - 4.5 syns
- ½ tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 tbs of maple syrup - 4 syns
- spray oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c/350f (gas mark 4)
- Add the oats to a bowl, with the banana, maple syrup and vanilla extract
- Mix together thoroughly, so the banana is mashed into the oats.
- Spread out in a thin layer on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Spray over the top with spray oil
- Place in the oven and bake for 15 mins
- Remove stir and break up large pieces, spray over the top again with spray oil and bake for another 15 mins
- The granola should be nice and golden and crisp, if it isn't ready, place bake in the oven and check every 5 mins until cooked.
- Store in a lidded jar.
Notes
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy - 1 HEb and 3 syns per serving
- Green - 1 HEb and 3 syns per servng
- Original - 1 HEb and 3 syns per serving
- WW Smart Points - 6
- Gluten Free - use gluten-free oats
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Nutrition Information
Yield 3 Serving Size 1 servingAmount Per Serving Calories 212Total Fat 3.5gSaturated Fat 0.6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1.7mgCarbohydrates 40.7gFiber 4.5gSugar 12.7gProtein 4.8g
Valerie. Quinn says
These recipe /menus sound delicious!
Danielle says
Would it be ok to use honey instead of maple syrup?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
yes you can definitely use honey instead, just keep any eye on it, as it might brown slightly quicker with the honey.
Clare says
So tasty! I'm missing 'crunch' while doing SW do this will be perfect to sprinkle on my morning fruit and yoghurt.
Tracey says
i made this yesterday... omg its lush and easy to do.
now a fav to have with fresh fruit and quark either for breakfast or in the ev as a pudding.xx
Louise says
How much is one serving? There are no weights given for the nutritional information.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Louise - the recipe serve 3 people, so a 1/3 of the entire recipe is one serving. If you want to be really precise, weigh the entire recipe onces made up and divide the weight by 3 for a serving 🙂
Alex says
Hi Shevy, can you give some advice on storage - like how long does it last and should I put it in like a glass jar like your pictures or sealed container? Should I keep it in the fridge?
Thank you! Alex xx
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
I’ve kept mine for about 5 days and it’s been fine. It may last longer, but that’s the longest I’ve had it n a jar before using.
Jill Ratcliffe says
Hi. Why is it 4.5 syns for a ripe banana? I thought they were free.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
only fruit is it's raw form is syn free, once you cook, puree or blend fruit it has a syn value 🙂
Amanda says
Made this fresh for breakfast this morning….perfect to go with my fresh fruit and yoghurt. Super yummy!
I’m going to try it without the banana too