Exploits of a Vegan Wannabe

Recently while perusing the cereal aisle I found Nature’s Path Peanut Butter granola. Their packaging has changed so it may look new. I am convinced that most things are better with peanut butter so naturally, I was intrigued. This granola is organic and  outrageously delicious. It could inspire you to wake up ten minutes earlier to ensure enough time to scarf two bowls instead of one. It could entice you to eat more coconut milk yogurt, simply as a vehicle for the granola. The minute I pulled the box off the shelf I wanted to create a breakfast bake around it. Add bananas to peanut butter and exceptional becomes sublime.

Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Bake

By: S. Duquet

Ingredients

5 bananas (Ripe yellow but still slightly firm)

1 box Nature’s Path Peanut Butter granola

1 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or non dairy milk of choice)

1/2 C raw, unsalted almond butter

1/4 C chia seeds

Make It Happen

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees

~Slice bananas into a large bowl

Pour  2/3 of the box of cereal into the same bowl and toss to coat bananas

~In a separate bowl, heat milk and peanut butter 30 seconds at a time until you can whisk it together to form a sauce. Add chia seeds and mix well.

~Lightly spray a  7.5 x 11 baking dish  with cooking spray (Use whatever baking dish you have realizing that it will be thinner or thicker depending on the size and shape of your pan) and pour banana mixture into dish. Pour remaining granola over bananas and spread evenly. Pour  liquid over bananas and granola making sure to cover the entire top.

~Bake uncovered for approx 35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

~Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving. Top each serving with a splash of almond milk for that bread pudding, cobbler feel.

It is filling and soul satisfying. The granola, milk and Chia seeds make this the trifecta of  protein packed, Omega providing decadent breakfast foods. The Chia mixture also rises to the top and forms a beautiful crust when baked, like an old school Bisquick recipe.

I really love this. It is what I had this morning and what I plan to have every morning until the last of the pan is scraped clean.

Have a delicious day.

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