High Protein Chocolate Granola
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this indulgent yet nutrient-packed **High Protein Chocolate Granola**! Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almonds, pecans, and omega-rich chia seeds, this granola gets a luxurious chocolate twist from unsweetened cocoa powder and protein-packed chocolate-flavored protein powder. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and baked to crispy perfection with coconut oil, each bite is a satisfying balance of crunch and decadent flavor. The addition of dark chocolate chips takes it to the next level, making it a guilt-free treat perfect for boosting your energy post-workout or as a midday snack. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, this high-protein granola is ideal for meal prepping and can be enjoyed on its own, with a splash of milk, or as a topping for yogurt bowls. Healthy, chocolatey, and packed with protein—this granola has it all!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, pecans, chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chocolate-flavored protein powder. Stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir the mixture until fully combined and warm but not hot.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and use a spatula to mix thoroughly, ensuring all the dry ingredients are well coated.
Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is fragrant and slightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up further as it cools.
Once cooled, add the dark chocolate chips, tossing to evenly disperse them throughout the granola.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
