Healthy and Crunchy Protein-Packed Granola Recipe

If you’ve been looking for a delicious high-protein snack that actually keeps you full, this homemade protein granola is about to become your new favorite. It’s packed with healthy fats, made with simple ingredients, and has none of the questionable added sugar or artificial flavors you’ll find in most store-bought granola. It’s the perfect crunchy snack on its own, and a great way to elevate your smoothie bowls and yogurt bowls with extra texture and flavor. It’s one of those recipes that’s easy enough for a casual weekday breakfast but special enough to impress on a lazy weekend morning. Once you make it yourself, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for the bagged version.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword protein granola

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings cups

Calories 1109kcal

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups rolled oats 225 grams
⅔ cup vanilla protein powder 80 grams
⅓ cup ground flaxseed 44 grams
⅔ cup chopped nuts such as pecan or walnuts (70 grams)
3 tablespoons dried berries such as cranberries or currants
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup maple syrup 112 grams
⅓ cup coconut oil 67 grams
⅓ cup cashew or peanut butter 87 grams

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, protein, flaxseed, nuts, berries, cinnamon, and salt.
In a small saucepan, melt the maple syrup, coconut oil, and nut butter over low heat.
Remove from the heat and pour over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared pan in a flat layer.
Bake for 20 minutes, then use a spatula to turn/stir the granola.
Reduce the heat to 300 degrees F. and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
Allow to cool then break up and store in an airtight container.

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