Protein Granola
A delightful breakfast or snack option that combines health, flavor, and crunch in one bowl, perfect for busy mornings or a pre-workout boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free (with appropriate ingredients)
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats (240g)
- 1 cup coconut flakes (45g)
- 1 cup puffed cereal (20g)
- 1 cup mixed seeds (125g)
- 0.5 cup unflavored protein powder (60g)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 0.33 cup vegan butter (or coconut oil) (75g)
- 0.33 cup maple syrup (105g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites (optional, or 1/4 cup liquid egg whites)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, coconut flakes, puffed cereal, mixed seeds, protein powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate bowl, melt the vegan butter along with maple syrup and vanilla extract in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Whisk until fully combined.
- Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and add egg whites if using. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for at least 15 minutes before breaking apart into clusters.
- Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For extra crunch, toast coconut flakes before adding. Experiment with spices for a personal touch.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/protein-granola/