Banana Bread Buckwheat Granola Recipe
INGREDIENTS
MAKES 4 CUPS
2 cups raw buckwheat groats
½ cup raw pepitas
½ cup raw pecans
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ tablespoon coconut sugar (optional)
Pinch of fine pink salt
1 ripe banana
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons cacao nibs
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. In a bowl, stir the buckwheat groats together with the pepitas, pecans, coconut flakes, cinnamon, cardamom and coconut sugar, if using.
In a separate small bowl, mash the banana with a fork and stir in the coconut oil and maple syrup. Combine with the groat mixture and stir until evenly coated. Spread only baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until fragrant and golden. Let cool before tossing with cacao nibs and storing in a glass container.
Lily Kunin is the voice behind the NYC-based food blog Clean Food Dirty City. Inspired by the chefs in her family as well as her friends who are looking for easy recipes, her mission is to create food that is simple, clean, and flavorful. Follow her blog on Instagram @cleanfooddirtycity.
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