Name: Chunky Monkey Paleo Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 1 1/2 cup cashews, chopped; 1 1/2 cup almonds, chopped; 1 cup coconut flakes; 3 Tbsp flax seeds; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 2 overripe bananas; 1 tsp vanilla; 2/3 cup cashew butter (any creamy nut butter will work); 1 -2 Lily's Chocolate Bar, chopped

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Overhead photo of Chunky Monkey Paleo Granola on parchment paper on a gold baking sheet. Extra pecans are sprinkled around. A silver spoon is scooping up some granola.

This grain-free granola has big clusters of nuts and seeds held together with nut butter and mashed bananas and has hunks of chocolate sprinkled throughout. It's packed with all things chunky monkey and makes the perfect breakfast or snack! Whip up a large batch and munch on it all week long, promise it won't last long!

Closeup overhead photo of the corner of the baking sheet to highlight the various ingredients in the granola. A banana peel and scoop of nut butter are laying nearby.

The Art of the Chunky Monkey

The chunky monkey has three main components that are non-negotiable:

Bananas
Chocolate
Nuts

I'll admit, I wasn't always a big chunky monkey fan. But, as I've grown older, I've developed a love for all things chocolatey, nutty, and banana-ey. For example, this Chocolate Chip Banana Sheet Cake I'm obsessed with has some serious chunky monkey vibes. And these Banana Bread Doughnuts are absolutely incredible.

Overhead photo of the ingredients in two clear bowls on a marble slab. A hand is mashing the bananas in one bowl. Dry ingredients have been mixed in the other bowl.

Chunky Monkey Paleo Granola Ingredients

For this grain-free granola recipe, we go heavy on the nuts with a subtle hint of banana flavor and as much chocolate as you wish. Here is what you need:

Overripe bananas

3 nut varieties (I used cashews, pecans, and almonds)

Nut butter of choice

Coconut flakes

Flax meal

Lily's Sweets chocolate bar (any flavor!)

Stevia sweetened, Lily's Sweets' chocolate makes this recipe added sugar free! Their chocolate is also gluten-free and harvested in compliance with Fair Trade practices, making is one of the best chocolate companies on the block! Not to mention the variety of flavors they have to choose from - think Sea Salt Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Milk Chocolate, and Coconut Dark Chocolate. You can choose your favorite flavor to toss in this recipe!

Two small white bowls of Chunky Monkey Paleo Granola sitting on a white marble slab. A spoon is stuck inside the granola. A banana peel and measuring cup of nut butter can be seen in the background.

Storing Grain-Free Granola

I love having fresh granola on hand to snack on at a moment's notice. I'll whip up a big batch at the start of the week and by Friday it will be gone. Store in an air-tight container for optimal freshness. It will keep for about a week out on the counter. If you care to keep it fresh for longer, store it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks! It makes a great ice cream or yogurt topping when it's chilled!

Small white bowl of Chunky Monkey Paleo Granola with a carafe of milk overhead pouring milk over the granola.

If you're a chunky monkey fanatic like me, you'll love these other banana recipes on the blog!

Chunky Monkey Paleo Granola

Author: Ansley Beutler
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 3 - 4 cups 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cup pecans, chopped
1 ½ cup cashews, chopped
1 ½ cup almonds, chopped
1 cup coconut flakes
3 Tbsp flax seeds
½ tsp sea salt
2 overripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla
⅔ cup cashew butter (any creamy nut butter will work)
1 -2 Lily's Chocolate Bar, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Chop the nuts with a sharp knife or use a food processor to pulse until they are broken up into small pieces

2. In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, coconut flakes, flax seeds, and sea salt; set aside. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and fold in the vanilla and cashew butter until well incorporated

3. Add the banana mixture to the bowl with the nuts and stir to coat. Small chunks should begin to form. Pour the granola onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir the granola, flipped the chunks over as best as you can, and bake for another 10 minutes

4. Let the granola cool for at least 20 minutes before adding in the chocolate. Enjoy immediately or transfer to an air-tight container. Granola will stay fresh for up to a week on the counter or 3 weeks in the fridge

Notes

* Note : this granola will seem soft when you take it out of the oven. This is okay, it will harden once it cools down.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Category: Snacks
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ⅓ cup
Calories: 265
Fat: 22
Carbohydrates: 14
Protein: 6

Keywords: Chunky Monkey, Paleo Granola, Grain-free Granola, Healthy Granola, Vegan