Rebel Recipes’ banana & pecan granola bowl with caramelised bananas
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Rebel Recipes’ banana & pecan granola bowl
with caramelised bananas
- Serves 2
- 55min
This tasty breakfast recipe is all about bananas. They are baked into the granola, which is then served with the amazing caramelised bananas. If you haven’t tried them, you’re in for a treat as they become sticky, warm and even sweeter. This recipe is extracted from Rainbow Bowls by Niki Webster (Pop Press, £12.99). Photography by Niki Webster.
Cook's notes
The granola makes about 4-6 portions, so store it in an airtight container for a speedy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
For the granola:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 100g oats
- 3 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 3 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts
- 40g pecans
- Pinch of sea salt
For the caramelised bananas:
- 2 unpeeled bananas
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
To serve:
- Coconut yogurt
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of thyme (optional)
Method
Prep time : 10 min
Cooking time : 45 min
To make the granola:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 5. Blend the coconut oil, maple syrup, bananas and almond extract in a blender until smooth.
Step 2
Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Add the wet mixture to the bowl and stir well to combine.
Step 3
Line a large baking tray with baking paper and then tip the granola mix on to the tray and flatten out. Bake for 25 minutes until starting to brown. Carefully flip over on the tray, then return to the oven and bake for a further 15 minutes (until you get a nice brown colour).
Step 4
Leave to cool before breaking into smaller chunks, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (if not eating straight away).
To make the caramelised bananas:
Step 1
Chop off the top end of each of the bananas, then carefully slice through the middle lengthways. Now, peel the bananas.
Step 2
Melt the coconut oil in a pan on a medium heat. Add the banana slices and fry in the oil on one side for 1-2 minutes until browned, then flip to caramelise the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Serve the granola with yogurt, caramelised bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of thyme if you fancy.
