Protein Granola

This high Protein Granola makes the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to fuel you for the day. It's delicious, nutty and crunchy with 10 grams of protein per serve, and tastes great with yogurt, overnights oats, or even on its own 😊

Once you start making your own granola, you’ll never buy it again! Its so much healthier and cheaper to make, and you can really make it the way you like with your favorite flavors. I’ve been making my homemade granola clusters for years and love making a batch for meal prep to add to my breakfast and snacks during the day. I wanted to increase my protein, so this time I've made a high protein granola which I’ve been loving! My favorite ways to eat it is a sprinkle on overnight oats, with yogurt and fruit, or with milk as a healthy cereal.

This high protein granola recipe is crazy easy to make within 20 minutes and has 10 grams of protein per serve. It’s so delicious, the only problem is I can't stop snacking on it throughout the day 😋. It’s crunchy and nutty, made with wholesome ingredients, so it's healthier than the granola you buy at the store which can be high in added sugars and too much oil. Here I’ve made it with a base of rolled oats, mixed nuts and natural peanut butter with protein powder for an extra boost of protein. I’ve also used organic honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener.

If you’re trying to add more protein to your meals, you must also try my protein bagels, protein overnight oats, Greek yogurt pancakes and protein pizza. All have a sneaky protein element which you can't taste! 

You can also play around with this protein granola recipe and add your favorite nuts or seeds. I personally don't like adding dried fruits to my granola as I prefer it on the nutty side. But you can add dried raisins, cranberries, or even mini chocolate chips and coconut. The options are endless really, it's super versatile.

Table of Contents

• Why you'll love this Protein Granola
• Ingredients and Substitutions
• How to make Protein Granola
• Tips and Tricks
• Storage Instructions
• What to serve with Protein Granola?
• FAQs
• More Oatmeal Recipes
• More High Protein Recipes
• Recipe
• Comments

Why you'll love this Protein Granola

• Quick & Easy: Simple ingredients and steps made in 20 minutes. Anyone can make it
• Packed with Protein: Get a daily protein fix with the addition of protein powder, peanut butter and mixed nuts 
• Customizable: Feel free to add your favorite nuts, dried fruits or additions to suit your taste
• Versatile: Enjoy it as a topper on your overnight oats, with milk as a healthy cereal or snack on its own as a trail mix

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Rolled oats are the base of our granola, providing whole grains and fiber. Traditional rolled oats are best, rather than using quick oats or steel cut oats. You can also substitute with gluten-free oats as needed 
• Mixed nuts and seeds add extra protein, crunch and healthy fats. I’ve used a mix of almonds, cashews, walnuts and pumpkin seeds. You can also use peanuts, pecans, hazelnuts or sunflower seeds. Take your pick 
• Protein powder will give you a protein boost. I’ve used a vegan vanilla protein but you can also use whey protein if preferred  
• Natural peanut butter adds extra protein, healthy fats and a delicious taste. Always opt for natural nut butters that only use 100% of the nuts without any added oils, sugars, or preservatives. You can substitute with almond butter, cashew butter or you can try sunflower seed butter or tahini to keep it nut-free
• Honey or maple syrup are my preferred natural sweeteners without any added sugars which add a yummy natural flavor
• Coconut oil adds healthy fats and also helps bind the granola mixture together along with stopping it from burning. Avocado oil is another great option
• Cinnamon adds a warm aroma and flavor and salt balances all the sweetness
• Additions, feel free to add extra additions once the granola has baked, such as mini chocolate chips, dried fruits or cranberries and even coconut flakes

How to make Protein Granola

Make this Protein Granola at home in no time at all. Follow my simple steps below.

Tips and Tricks

1. Always use traditional old-fashioned oats for the best texture rather than quick oats or steel cut oats which are too fine
2. Always heat the wet ingredients so they become a runny consistency, especially in winter and the cooler months. It will be much easier to combine this way 
3. Each oats and protein brands have different absorption levels, so if you find its still very dry or have too much protein powder visible, add 1-2 extra tablespoons of oil or maple syrup 
4. Keep your eye on the granola so it doesn't burn and ensure you stir it half way to ensure even cooking
5. Let the granola cool completely before serving and storing. The longer it cools, the crunchier it will become

Storage Instructions

• Store your homemade protein granola in an airtight container or glass jar in a cool place at room temperature such as kitchen cupboards
• It will keep crunchy and fresh up to a month, but it probably won't last that long 😉

What to serve with Protein Granola?

• Overnight oats or Protein overnight oats
• Greek yogurt bowl with fresh fruit
• Frozen yogurt bark
• Smoothie bowls
• Acai bowls
• Overnight Weetabix
• Protein smoothies
• Milk of choice
• Yogurt parfait
• Enjoy alone as a trail mix

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