Protein Granola Recipe

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This protein granola recipe is a yummy way to fuel your body while keeping you full and satisfied. It's jam-packed with whole grains, nuts, seeds, and vanilla protein powder. This crunchy granola can be a healthy breakfast or a filling snack.

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
2 tbsp dried cranberries *optional

Instructions

Heat the oven to 300 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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, if using, sprinkle the dried cranberries on top. Using a flat spatula, press firmly down on the warm mixture.
Let the granola cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then break into clusters.

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Notes

To Store: This granola can be stored at room temperature in a sealed, airtight container for up to a week.

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