September 2022 - Little Red Wagon Granola

We hope September has brought you cooler weather and you are getting to enjoy the beauty of fall! I love to spend more time baking as the weather starts to cool down. Banana bread is a favorite in our house, and our cinnamon swirl banana bread recipe will fill your home with wonderful cinnamon and maple aromas. Try it on a beautiful fall day!

Ingredients

Banana Bread Batter

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 very ripe bananas
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pinch salt
1 cup Crunchy Monkey granola

Cinnamon swirl

2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons cinnamon

yield: 1 9×5 loaf pan or 14 mini loaves.

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, melt butter.
Once melted add sugar, cinnamon, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and mix until combined.
Add in ripe bananas, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and eggs.
Mash bananas into wet mixture and mix until well combined. Use a hand mixer if needed.
Add in the flour and mix only until a batter forms.
Add in granola last as a garnish. Use your hands to break up bigger chunks as needed.
Spray your loaf pan with canola oil or use melted butter.
Add your batter halfway up the pan and then swirl in the cinnamon swirl mixture with a toothpick or plastic straw to ensure every bite in the center will get some.
Add in the rest of your batter and swirl the top with more cinnamon swirl batter.
Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes in a standard 9×5 loaf pan. For mini loaves or mini muffins, bake for 10-15 minutes. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean in the center of the loaf.

Enjoy a slice of your cinnamon swirl banana bread with homemade whip cream on top and a warm drink of choice!

If you’re a granola lover, then you already know the dilemma: what to do with those last few bites of sweet and crunchy granola that always seem to be left at the bottom of the bag? It’s not enough to be a bowlful or even a filling snack. But you’d never dream of tossing it out! Well, you’re in luck. This month we’re taking a creative look at what to do with leftover granola.

Mini Fruit Crumble With Stewed Apples And Leftover Granola Recipe

This treat couldn’t be easier and it’s perfect for fall! Just dice one or two apples (or a cup of your favorite fruit), transfer to a bowl, and add one to two tablespoons of butter, half a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and a bit of lemon zest.

Mix ingredients until the apples are well coated, then place them on the stove in a small pot. Cover and heat on medium for fifteen to twenty minutes, stirring occasionally.

As the mixture cooks, grab your granola (we love our original granola for this recipe) and chop it up in a food processor, making it extra crumbly. Sprinkle on top of your stewed apples, and enjoy!

Stone Fruit Smoothie Bowl Topped With Leftover Granola

Power up your morning with this nutrient-dense leftover granola recipe: blend two cups of frozen cherries with half a banana, one cup of coconut water or milk, and a half cup of frozen peaches.

Once the mixture is smooth, pour it into a bowl. Sprinkle it with chia or flax seeds and some Crunchy Monkey Granola.

Not only will your body appreciate the anti-inflammatory benefits of the cherries and healthy fats from the seeds, but your tastebuds will love the indulgence of Crunchy Monkey’s chocolate chips!

Buttery Baked Sweet Potato And Leftover Granola Recipe

Look no further if you want a filling snack that packs a punch in the health and comfort department!

Take a baked sweet potato and mash the insides to a creamy consistency. Add a little coconut oil and a pinch of Maldon salt and turmeric. Mix these with the mash before drizzling a tablespoon of maple syrup over it.

Then top it with those last few handfuls of our nutty and citrusy Cosmopolitan granola for some crunch and diversity.

Shop Little Red Wagon Granola To Find More Flavors

Hungry yet? Us too! Check our online store to see what other granola varieties are available and create your own leftover granola recipes. You can also find where Little Red Wagon Granola is sold near you to pick up a bag (or five).