High Protein Healthy Granola

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. 

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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.

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High Protein Healthy Granola

This protein-packed cinnamon-scented granola recipe is filled with oats, nuts and seeds. 

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: granola, high protein

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 16

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

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 Facts

High Protein Healthy Granola

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 86mg 4%

Potassium 167mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 6g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 1.7%

Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 4.5%

Iron 8.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

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