Protein Granola
This granola is so much more delicious than the store-bought stuff. Filling, easily customizable, nutritious, high-protein, and gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Heat your oven to 300°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
Add in the flax, chia seeds, pepitas, and almonds, and stir until well combined.
- 4
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil, peanut butter, and maple syrup and stir to combine.
- 5
Stir into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- 6
Spread onto the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- 7
Stir and then bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
If you want chunky granola, press it together a little bit on the pan.
- 9
Let it cool completely on the pan before breaking the granola into pieces.