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First granola flavour of 2026 and she is a banger! If you still aren’t making your own granola, clearly I am not doing my job properly. My granola recipes last 10x longer than store bought and they include only whole ingredients, meaning there will be no tongue twister ingredients! This first granola of the year is for the grown folks in the room because coffee IN your granola? Sounds like a thing most kids probably wouldn’t enjoy, but honestly, you’d be surprised because this one is in gooooood. A little birdie told me there have been requests for a coffee flavoured granola, and once that landed, I was like, OK, it’s time to get to work!
This recipe combines some of my favourite flavours: peanut butter, coffee, banana, vanilla and chocolate! Adding all of those with olive oil and maple is kind of like a dream come true. The smell that comes off the wet ingredients while it’s on the stove is next level. I am usually really good at waiting for the granola to cool, but I may or may not have snuck a few pieces, just to taste test, ya know? Once it was totally cooled, I really went to town and ate a healthy portion right off the pan, so please be warned, it’s addictive. It will give you a little pep in your step in the morning as it’s full of plant based protein and fibre.
This recipe brings together the natural sweetness of ripe banana with the richness of instant coffee and cacao powder, creating a coffee granola that feels equally at home on a slow weekend morning or as an afternoon snack. It’s crunchy, deeply flavoured, and incredibly versatile, so get your baking tools out and let’s get started!
Granola can absolutely be part of a healthy, balanced diet, especially when it’s homemade. Making your own healthy granola recipe allows you to control the sweetness, fats, and overall ingredient quality. This banana granola recipe is made with whole ingredients, healthy fats, seeds, and nuts. It’s naturally gluten free, full of fibre, and deeply satisfying, meaning a little truly goes a long way.
Each ingredient in this homemade granola recipe plays a role in flavour, texture, or nourishment. Here’s what you’ll need, along with a few substitutions:
Not all instant coffee is created equal, and the type you use will influence the final flavour of your instant coffee granola. Look for a good-quality instant coffee with a smooth, balanced profile. Espresso-style instant coffee works beautifully here. Avoid overly bitter or burnt-tasting varieties. This is the instant coffee that I used and prefer.
Making this granola is much like my others! Quick, easy and very satisfying.
Begin by preheating your oven and preparing your baking sheets. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
In a small pot, gently warm the olive oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, mashed banana, vanilla, instant coffee, and cacao powder over low heat until smooth and cohesive. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until no dry pockets remain.
Spread the mixture evenly onto two baking sheets and press it firmly into the pans. This step is key to creating crunchy granola clusters. Bake, turning the pans partway through, until golden brown and dry to the touch. Allow the granola to cool completely before lifting it from the pans; this is when the crunch really sets.
This coffee granola recipe is incredibly versatile and honestly is delicious straight off the pan, no add ins. However, serve this granola on top of Greek yogurt with fresh fruit for breakfast, and you’ve got yourself a dish you’ll be craving every morning! Sprinkle it over smoothie bowls, or enjoy it with milk for a quick snack.
Once cooled, store your homemade granola in airtight jars at room temperature. It will keep beautifully for several weeks, maintaining its crunch and flavour. If your kitchen runs warm, storing it in a cooler pantry spot will help preserve freshness.
This banana coffee granola is everything I want in a granola recipe: simple, bold, and satisfying. The banana adds natural sweetness and moisture, while the coffee brings depth and a subtle bitterness that balances everything beautifully. Unlike overly sweet store-bought options, this coffee flavored granola is rich and bold.
And let’s just face the facts; there’s something deeply comforting about a tray of homemade baked granola slowly toasting in the oven. The smell alone will take over your home in the best way possible. For me, making granola feels like a gentle nudge to slow down and savour the moment.
Can I make this granola without coffee? Yes. Simply omit the instant coffee for a classic banana cacao granola.
Is this granola gluten free? Yes, as long as you use certified gluten-free oats.
How do I get extra crunchy granola? Press the mixture firmly into the pans and let it cool completely before breaking it apart.
Can I swap the peanut butter? Absolutely. Almond butter or cashew butter both work beautifully.
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8 Responses
wow recipe!
She’s a keeper right!!
Das Granola Rezept hört sich sehr lecker an, wie alle anderen auch. Habe schon zwei nachgemacht, nur mit abgewandelter Zutaten die ich zu Hause hatte.
Liebe Grüße Inge
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Made this new granola – absolutely delicious – I love the colour and the big clumps – you did it again !
So happy you loved it!!
so yummy
Isn’t it delicious!! Hard to keep your hands off it hahahha thank you so much for taking the time to rate this recipe and let me know how you liked it!