This protein-packed granola recipe is scented with cinnamon and filled with oats, nuts and seeds.
Granola is always a huge hit in my house. My boys love stirring it into yogurt, my husband loves snacking on it at work and I love sprinkling it on top of my smoothies.
Since my family loves it so much, I set out on a missing to create a high-protein version filled with whole grain oats, hearty nuts, crunchy seeds and protein powder. For sweetness I add a touch of honey but maple syrup would work great too. I also love using molasses to sweeten granola.
When it comes to the mix-ins, use whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand. We buy walnuts in bulk because they are our favorite but pecans, cashews or hazelnuts are all great options.
Pumpkin seeds and flax seed meal add even more healthy fats and omega 3’s and they give the granola the perfect crunchy texture. Sprinkle on cinnamon and a pick of salt and you’re good to go.
No forks required.
High Protein Healthy Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds raw
- 1/2 cup flax seed meal
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup olive oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flax, protein powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Drizzle in honey and olive oil then stir well to evenly coat mixture. Spread mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Information:
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Sabrina
March 6, 2019 at 1:57 amAwesome recipe. However, 30 minutes over-cooked my batch. I’d check it at 15 minutes then watch closely from there.
Liz DellaCroce
March 6, 2019 at 1:28 pmAhh good to know!
K
January 9, 2019 at 10:12 pmSorry but I didn’t like this granola at all.
Liz DellaCroce
January 10, 2019 at 7:56 amCompletely ok. ;)
Colleen
January 7, 2019 at 1:23 pmIs this granola ok to freeze?
Liz DellaCroce
January 7, 2019 at 4:19 pmYes! Big time!
Sabrina
April 16, 2018 at 6:27 pmappreciate the protein that you’ve packed into this recipe, nice assembly of ingredients too, thank you for this protein granola
Liz DellaCroce
April 16, 2018 at 8:28 pmThank you! I hope you enjoy!
Jan
February 24, 2018 at 7:23 pmHi Liz
Can’t wait to try this. Sounds so easy & delicious. What do you consider to be a serving size? Thank you.
Liz DellaCroce
February 25, 2018 at 8:10 amSorry about that – it’s 1/4 cup! Just revised the recipe. Enjoy!!
Julie Way
February 23, 2018 at 8:47 pmLooks so delicious! I was just looking for a granola recipe and saw this on your Instagram! I’m going to try this for next week. Do you know what the serving size is, or am I just missing it? Thanks for all the awesome recipes!
Liz DellaCroce
February 25, 2018 at 8:12 amSorry about that – just added in the serving size! It’s 1/4 cup!! Enjoy!
Julie Way
February 25, 2018 at 9:09 pmThank you so much! I love your recipes. ????
Liz DellaCroce
February 27, 2018 at 9:35 amAww thank you Julie!
Faye
February 22, 2018 at 7:19 amYummy! I have to try this recipe! Sounds delicious! Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
February 23, 2018 at 10:17 amI hope you love it!