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Protein granola clusters with golden brown oats and seeds in white ceramic bowl

Protein Granola

Homemade granola with 10g protein per serving, featuring oats, seeds, and protein powder for sustained energy
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 portions
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats 240g
  • 1 cup coconut flakes 45g
  • 1 cup puffed cereal quinoa, rice, or millet - 20g
  • 1 cup mixed seeds hemp, pumpkin, flax, chia - 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

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, coconut flakes, puffed cereal, mixed seeds, protein powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the vegan butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Microwave for 30-60 seconds to melt, then whisk to combine.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, add the egg whites if using, and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 300°F until golden brown around the edges, stirring halfway through.
  7. Cool for at least 15 minutes before breaking apart. The longer it cools, the bigger the clusters will be.
  8. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Protein powder should be unflavored and unsweetened for best results. Egg whites are optional but help create larger clusters. Can substitute or add nuts and dried fruits after cooling.