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8.28.19

Chunky Monkey Granola {Paleo, Vegan}

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Like all things “chunky monkey” this paleo and vegan chunky monkey granola is about to become a favorite!  It’s sweet, nutty, with lots of big clusters and chocolate chunks.  Sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup and totally grain free and dairy free.

Like all things “chunky monkey” this paleo and vegan chunky monkey granola is about to become a favorite!  It’s sweet, nutty, with lots of big clusters and chocolate chunks.  Sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup and totally grain free and dairy free.

After making my chunky monkey scones I had a chunky monkey moment for sure.  I won’t bombard you with ALL the chunky monkey recipes at once, but they’ll be coming over the next couple of months :).

Today it’s all about homemade GRANOLA because it’s just about my favorite thing in the world to snack on.  And chunky monkey granola?  Please, please, please sign me up!

Crunchy nuts, bananas, maple syrup, creamy almond butter, cinnamon, and lots of chocolate chunks, of course.  It’s perfect as is, or with a little almond milk, and even over dairy-free yogurt.  Basically, this chunky monkey granola is going to make snacking a whole lot more awesome.

It couldn’t be easier to make either.  I use a food processor to chop up my nuts, but you can also do this by hand if you prefer.  The dry ingredients are mixed in one bowl, the wet in another.

After you combine the two mixtures, you spread it all over a parchment lined baking sheet as shown above.  This granola can burn easily, so it’s important to bake it in the upper half of your oven, and watch it closely as it bakes, especially during the second half of the baking time.

Like all things “chunky monkey” this paleo and vegan chunky monkey granola is about to become a favorite!  It’s sweet, nutty, with lots of big clusters and chocolate chunks.  Sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup and totally grain free and dairy free.

After baking, the granola will still be soft, but will get super crunchy as it cools.  After about 30 minutes, it should be completely cooled.  At this point, it’s time to stir in the chocolate chunks!

I used a Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter Vanilla Bean dark chocolate bar chopped up into chunks.  You can use any chocolate you like, but I used this one because a.) it’s completely paleo b.) the cashew butter goes perfectly with the chunky monkey theme and c.) it’s flipping delicious!

Like all things “chunky monkey” this paleo and vegan chunky monkey granola is about to become a favorite!  It’s sweet, nutty, with lots of big clusters and chocolate chunks.  Sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup and totally grain free and dairy free.

After the chocolate is tossed in, it’s time to dig in!  There will obviously be tons leftover, but no worries – this granola stores extremely well in an airtight container at room temperature.  If you want to keep it longer than 2 weeks, just refrigerate it and it will stay fresh even longer, up to one month.

I hope you’re ready for chunky monkey heaven in the form of homemade granola!  Grab all your ingredients and preheat your oven – it’s time to go!

Chunky Monkey Granola {Paleo, Vegan}

Like all things “chunky monkey” this paleo and vegan chunky monkey granola is about to become a favorite!  It’s sweet, nutty, with lots of big clusters and chocolate chunks.  Sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup and totally grain free and dairy free. Like all things “chunky monkey” this paleo and vegan chunky monkey granola is about to become a favorite!  It’s sweet, nutty, with lots of big clusters and chocolate chunks.  Sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup and totally grain free and dairy free.

Chunky Monkey Granola {Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free}

Like all things “chunky monkey” this paleo and vegan chunky monkey granola is about to become a favorite! It’s sweet, nutty, with lots of big clusters and chocolate chunks. Sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup and totally grain free and dairy free.
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 mins
Course: Breakfast/Snack, Dessert/Treat
Cuisine: Paleo, Vegan
Servings: 16 servings
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4.58 from 7 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
  • 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1 medium banana very overripe mashed (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/2 cup smooth almond butter no sugar or salt added
  • 6 Tbsp pure maple syrup or raw honey, if not vegan
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Hu dark chocolate bar chopped into pieces, OR about 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips*

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325° F and place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. You can either roughly chop all the nuts by hand, OR, pulse them in a food processor until you have a roughly chopped texture - some smaller and larger pieces are fine.
  3. Place the chopped nuts in a large mixing bowl and add the flaxseed, coconut flakes, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until very smooth. Pour this over the dry mixture and stir well to fully combine. The granola should form “clusters” as you mix it - these are good!
  4. Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet, then bake in the preheated oven for 14 minutes. Remove and use a silicone spatula to gently stir/turn over the granola (like you’d do for roasted veggies!), return to the oven and bake another 7-10 mins or until golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven and place the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. Once the granola is completely cooled, break it up into desired chunks and stir in the chocolate chunks or chips. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*I used the Hu Cashew Butter Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate Bar which is my absolute favorite and goes so well with this granola.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 78mg
Potassium: 302mg
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 8g
Vitamin A: 5IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 78mg
Iron: 2mg

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. JANICE DOTY says

    August 28, 2019 at 9:41 am

    Approximately how much is a serving? ex 1 cup

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  2. Teresa Carr says

    August 28, 2019 at 11:11 am

    Could you substitute apple sauce or something else for the banana? I am allergic to bananas.

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    • Michele says

      August 28, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      I’m not sure what could sub in here but maybe pumpkin or sweet potato?

      Reply
  3. Addison says

    August 28, 2019 at 11:16 am

    Homemade granola is one of my favorite things to make (and eat)! This chunky monkey version combines some of my favorite flavors together. Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    August 29, 2019 at 2:07 am

    5 stars
    I love Chunky Monkey! Such a great idea making a chunky monkey granola – looks amazing ♥

    Reply
  5. Megan says

    September 2, 2019 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday, and it was delicious! I will be making it again! I really enjoy your blog and your recipes!

    Reply
  6. Parizad Pascuicco says

    October 26, 2019 at 1:39 am

    I love this recipe so much, I have made it exactly 5 times! My 4 old son and hubby devour it as well!
    I’ve also made few of your banana bread recipes (the caramel coffee-cake one is my fave!) And actually made many many of your recipes, and love them all!
    Thank you thank you?

    Reply
  7. Gwen Hurst says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:41 am

    This is a great recipe! I substituted canned pumpkin for the banana and called it Chunky Punky. I’ve given it as gifts and its a huge hit!

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    • Denise says

      February 10, 2020 at 9:49 am

      Do you mind sharing how much pumpkin you used? That sounds delicious!

      Reply
  8. Devon says

    February 2, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    I have made this before & l ove it. But what was your recipe for coconut oil chocolate chunks? I thought it was on here but i can’t find it.

    Reply
  9. Denise says

    February 10, 2020 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday and it’s FANTASTIC!!! I did have to increase the cooking time a little because I couldn’t get mine to spread thinly enough, but it still turned out amazing. Thank you, AGAIN! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Danielle says

    April 12, 2020 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Loved this to switch up my usual paleo pancakes, perfect for that morning sweet tooth 🙂

    Reply

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