High Protein Homemade Granola with Dried Fruits
Enjoy a nutritious start to your day with this High Protein Homemade Granola with Dried Fruits, a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. Packed with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and a scoop of protein powder, this recipe is a quick and easy way to boost your protein intake without compromising on flavor. A touch of honey or maple syrup and warm cinnamon enhance its natural, earthy notes, while dried cranberries and apricots add a chewy, fruity finish. Baked to golden perfection and irresistibly crunchy, this granola makes an ideal breakfast, snack, or topping for yogurt and smoothie bowls. Plus, it's customizable and easy to store, making it a meal prep favorite for busy mornings. Whether you're looking for a healthy, high-protein option or simply a delicious homemade treat, this recipe ticks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup flaxseeds
- 0.5 cup protein powder (vanilla or flavor of choice)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup dried apricots, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, protein powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir well to mix all dry ingredients together.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the honey and coconut oil are well blended and smooth.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to thoroughly combine, ensuring that the oats and nuts are well coated with the oil and sweetener mixture.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Press it down slightly with the back of the spatula to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will crisp up.
Once cooled, transfer the granola back to a large mixing bowl and stir in the dried cranberries and chopped dried apricots.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 317.1 g | 407% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.2 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1848 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 519.1 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 97.6 g | 349% | |
| Total Sugars | 254.1 g | ||
| Protein | 234.7 g | 469% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1303 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 37.9 mg | 211% | |
| Potassium | 6183 mg | 132% | |
*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.
