Chunky Monkey Granola

March 14, 2014

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I must only get inspired to make granola when I am craving dessert. Perhaps it's my excuse to get all the flavor with something a little healthier thrown in. After all, I made pumpkin granola (that tastes like pumpkin pie), apple pie granola, mounds granola, and now...chunky monkey granola. I was inspired by the Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, and the presence of one slightly overripe banana in my house. This granola definitely has a tropical vibe with banana, coconut, vanilla and

6 cups oats
1 cup coconut flakes
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dry milk
1/2 cup nuts of your choice--I used pecans (not shown)
1 banana
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla (not shown)
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Mix the oats, coconut, flour, dry milk, and nuts. In a separate bowl, mash up the banana. Add the oil, corn syrup, and vanilla and mix well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry...
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Nutritions

Calories
480

Sodium
102mg
4% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
66g
22% DV

Fiber
8g
35% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 12%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 22%

Cholesterol 6mg 2%

Sodium 102mg 4%

Potassium 426mg 12%

Protein 13g 27%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 8g 35%

Sugar 13g 26%

Vitamin A 61IU 1%

Vitamin B6 0.31999999999999995mg 15%

Vitamin C 2mg 4%

Calcium 69mg 6%

Iron 3mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.