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Chunky Monkey Granola (Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola)

written by Ashley Fehr

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4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 32

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Last updated on June 6, 2020

An easy granola made with banana, chocolate and peanut butter — Chunky Monkey granola! A great source of protein and fiber!

chunky monkey granola baked on a sheet pan lined with foil and some in a wooden spoon

I love Chunky Monkey.

I’m actually not a huge peanut-butter-on-its-own kind of person. I don’t ever eat peanut butter on toast. But if you throw peanut butter into a dessert, a cookie, or even oatmeal? Totally different.

I also actually have never been a huge granola maker or eater. I attended a food blogging conference where I was given a bag of dark chocolate peanut butter granola in the swag bag, and I’ve just been kind of obsessed. I thought it was time I made my own, and then I started dreaming of this No Bake Reese Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Cream Pie….. and the rest is history.

Lately, I’ve been swapping out my nightly plate of a dozen cookies with some low fat vanilla Greek yogurt and granola, and I love how it keeps you full longer so you don’t need to eat a dozen cookies after. And with the peanut butter and chocolate I can almost convince myself that it’s dessert granola!

chocolate peanut butter granola in glass mason jar with bananas in the background

I have a bit of a problem with my sweet tooth.

Most of the time, I can keep it under control but in November and December the urge to bake (or no bake) all the treats just takes over and I’ve got no self-control (maybe you noticed this Turtle Cheesecake or this Overnight Chocolate Cherry French Toast..) and I’m currently suffering from a bad case of Blog Booty.

So the New Year (yes I know it’s cliche!) is all up getting my act together and eating more healthy snacks instead of going straight for the cookie jar. Mostly I just love having an excuse to call chocolate chips part of a healthy snack 😉

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Since I’m not an expert on granola, I went looking for some inspiration to use as a guide. I adapted this Chunky Monkey Granola recipe from this recipe from Cooking Classy and this recipe from Kristine’s Kitchen.

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Chunky Monkey Granola (Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Granola)

written by Ashley Fehr

4.50 from 2 votes
An easy granola made with banana, chocolate and peanut butter — Chunky Monkey style! A great source of protein and fiber!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast
Servings 32
Calories 71cal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups large oats
  • 3/4 cup banana chips chopped or smashed to smaller pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with tin foil and spray with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, add peanut butter, honey, vanilla and brown sugar. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds, or until melted. Add oats, banana chips and peanuts and stir until combined. Spread onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, stirring once if you like smaller pieces, and not stirring at all if you like larger chunks.
  • Remove from the oven and break apart gently with a spatula, or let cool completely before breaking into pieces if you want large chunks. Store in an air tight container for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 71cal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 52mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. Caroline says

    I made this and I love it. I substituted peanuts for pecans and used 1 cup. Added a handdull of slivered almonds. It sounds weird to bake the banana chips but it works. It even doesn’t need Chocolate. .

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  3. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    Ha! Shawn eats peanut butter toast every day! And one of my favorite quick snacks is a spoonful of peanut butter. Mmm! I love the flavor combo of peanut butter, banana and chocolate. I would love this with some yogurt for breakfast!

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  7. Kelly says

    This is the perfect healthy breakfast and snack! I have such a weakness for granola and could munch on this chocolate peanut butter and banana version all day long! 🙂

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  10. marcie says

    I love the whole chocolate-peanut-butter-banana combination, and I’m a huge fan of granola! This looks like one delicious breakfast or snack!

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  12. Dorothy Dunton says

    Hi Ashley! I’m with you on peanut butter, I never eat it straight up. I think it’s a textural issue for me. Now peanut butter desserts or snacks are a whole other thing! I had to laugh out loud at “blog booty”! 🙂

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    • Ashley Fehr says

      Haha, it’s so true! Though I wish it wasn’t. Lol. It’s definitely time to put the cookies down and pick up the yogurt and granola! 😉 Thanks Dorothy!

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  14. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    What?! You don’t eat peanut butter on its own? I’m guilty of digging into my peanut butter jar almost every day. So, of course, I’m obsessed with peanut butter everything! This granola looks fantastic, Ashley! I think I would devour this in no time!

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