Protein-Packed Granola
Elevate your breakfast game with this Protein-Packed Granola recipe, designed for those seeking a nutritious and energizing start to the day! Packed with wholesome rolled oats, crunchy almonds, and an assortment of nutrient-rich seeds—chia, flax, pumpkin, and sunflower—this granola is bursting with flavor and texture. A generous boost of protein powder makes it perfect for fitness enthusiasts, while the natural sweetness of honey or maple syrup and the warm hint of cinnamon create an irresistible balance. The recipe is simple to prepare and features a blend of healthy fats from coconut oil and chewy tartness from dried cranberries. Ideal for meal prepping, this homemade granola is ready in just 45 minutes and stores beautifully for up to two weeks. Serve it with yogurt, almond milk, or enjoy as a snack straight from the jar!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 0.5 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Once melted, add the honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract. Stir to combine and then remove from heat.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the wet mixture.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure it's in a thin layer for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove from oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, mix in the dried cranberries.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 358 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.
