Protein Granola

This Protein Granola is a great way to fuel your body while keeping you full and satisfied. Made with whole grains, nuts, seeds, and clean protein powder this recipe provides you with a healthy source of energy.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Cooling time 20

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 339kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

2 cups oats
½ cup vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
¼ cup ground flaxseeds
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 cup chopped nuts *this recipe uses pecans and cashews
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup natural peanut butter *this recipe uses chunky

Instructions

Heat the oven to 300° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.300 °F
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, ground flaxseeds, and chopped nuts. Set this bowl aside.
Over medium-low heat in a small saucepan, melt together the maple syrup, coconut oil, and peanut butter. Stir until smooth.
Remove from the heat and pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats mixture in the large mixing bowl. Stir to combine and coat everything well.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into an even layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the granola. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden.
Remove the granola from the oven and sprinkle the dried cranberries on top and press them into the warm mixture.
Let the granola cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
Break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Notes

Is this granola vegan? Yes! Vegans can rejoice in this one as we use a plant-based protein powder. I recommend the Ora brand - So Lean So Clean in vanilla flavor.

Is this recipe gluten-free? Ensure it reads certified gluten-free on the label of the oats for allergy concerns and you are good to go.

Store this granola at room temperature in a sealed airtight container for up to a week.

Substitute honey as the sweetener instead of maple syrup - it just won't be considered vegan.

Use your favorite nuts - we love pecans and cashews but walnuts and hazelnuts are also super delicious.

Substitute the ground flax for any other seeds such as pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, or sunflower seeds.

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