At PJ Library, we’re making Passover cooking easier—and more fun—than ever! This year, we’re sharing a collection of kid-friendly recipes perfect for every meal of the day.

While many families have their go-to holiday favorites (tradition, tradition!), keeping meals fresh—especially for little ones—can be a challenge. That’s where we come in! With these easy, delicious recipes, you can cook together, make memories, and keep Passover meals exciting. Here’s one to try—find more here!

Passover Banana Bread Granola

Recipe by Lori Hoch Stiefel with inspiration from The Minimalist Baker’s “Simple Grain Free Granola”

Ingredients

  • 3 cups matzo farfel, or broken-up pieces of matzo
  • 1 cup walnuts (or any nuts that you like)
  • ½ cup pecans (or any nuts that you like)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (any type, white works well)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ tablespoon cinnamon (you can also add in other warming spices like ginger and nutmeg)
  • 1 tablespoon flax seed
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon agave syrup (maple or honey work well too)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)

Directions

  1. Set your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the matzo, cinnamon, sugar, salt, flaxseed and nuts. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil, maple syrup (or agave/honey) and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until fully melted and combined.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the banana puree until smooth and well-blended.
  5. Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  6. Evenly spread the mixture onto one or two baking sheets, making sure it’s not overcrowded to allow for even crisping.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 23-28 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep an eye on it, as the coconut oil helps it crisp up but can cause it to brown quickly.

For more Passover kid-friendly food and recipe inspiration, visit PJ Library’s Passover Hub, where you’ll find everything needed to plan a festive Passover meal (seder), set the table and answer kids’ curious questions.

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