{"id":70150,"date":"2021-08-23T16:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=70150"},"modified":"2025-07-16T20:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:48:33","slug":"tropical-granola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/tropical-granola\/","title":{"rendered":"Tropical Granola with Mango, Banana & Coconut (No-Bake Recipe)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This tropical granola recipe is loaded with flavors of crunchy almonds, sweet mango, banana chips and coconut flakes. Since there is no need to turn on the oven, it makes for a perfect summer recipe. Rather than being baked in the oven , this granola can be prepared in a skillet on the stovetop or using a glass ceramic electric grill<\/a>, as I did. Both methods are quick and easy!<\/p>\n

Choosing the right ingredients for this tropical granola recipe<\/h2>\n

Oats:<\/strong> Hearty, whole-grain old-fashioned oats are the basic ingredient for most granola recipes. Rather than just plain ole old fashioned oats, I like to use 4-grain flakes which includes oats, barley, spelt and rye. All of which are high in fibre, helping you feel satisfied for hours.<\/p>\n

Unrefined Oil:<\/strong> Oil helps create a crispy granola. For this recipe, I only use 1 tablespoon, but you can increase it to 3 tablespoons if you want a really crunchy granola. I prefer virgin coconut oil, which is super delicious. Coconut oil is also available in a mild \u201cdeodorised\u201d form, which has less of a coconut flavor, if preferred.<\/p>\n

Nuts or Seeds:<\/strong> I used almonds to make this batch. Other options include walnuts (rich in Omega-3s!), pumpkin, or sunflower seeds.<\/p>\n

Sweetener:<\/strong> Maple syrup is my go-to choice for sweetener in my granola recipes. Honey works great, too.<\/p>\n

Salt and Spices:<\/strong> Salt also comes into play with granola, as it brings out the flavors. I like to use 1\/2 a teaspoon either a coarse or flaky salt, but you can also use fine grain salt. Cinnamon and vanilla are go-to flavour enhancers for breakfast recipes like granola, porridge or overnight oats. They add a subtle delicious warmth.<\/p>\n

Dried Fruit:<\/strong> Dried fruit lend some extra sweetness, crunch (banana chips) chewy texture (mango) and tasty fruity flavor. Dried apricots or cranberries are also great choices.<\/p>\n

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Optional Add-Ins<\/h2>\n

For a fresh citrus-y flavor, add a little citrus zest from an organic orange or lemon.<\/p>\n

Fan of chocolate, then how about adding some raw cacao nibs? They can be added right away, as they won\u2019t melt. They add a delicious bitter chocolate flavor with some extra crunch. Or mix in some chocolate chips (or your favourite chocolate bar chopped up) after the granola has had a chance to cool.<\/p>\n

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Tips for preparing a stovetop granola<\/h2>\n

Granola can go from perfectly golden and toasted to burned within seconds, so it\u2019s important to watch your granola as you are preparing it. Especially if making it using a skillet or in my case my LeMax tabletop grill<\/a>. So keep an eye on it and adjust the temperature if you notice it starting to brown too quickly. So keep an eye on it, and stir it often to help it brown evenly.<\/p>\n

Fruit should be added at the very end, or stirred in once you remove the granola from the heat. We don\u2019t want hardened or burned fruit.<\/p>\n

What to serve with this tropical flavoured granola<\/h2>\n

I like to serve with Greek yogurt, coconut yoghurt or plain yoghurt and fresh fruit. Or make a smoothie bowl and top it off with granola for some added crunch. Or keep things simple and top off a bowl of granola with your favourite plant-based milk.<\/p>\n

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