High Protein Granola Recipe

High Protein Granola Recipe

from thecoconutmama.com
35 min

This high-protein granola recipe is tasty and nutrient dense! Serve over your favorite yogurt or on top of smoothies!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or brazil nuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup flax seed meal
  • 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup protein powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, add dry ingredients.

  3. 3

    Add the maple syrup and coconut oil into a small pot and heat over medium heat, stirring to incorporate.

  4. 4

    Pour liquid over dry ingredients and stir to coat thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Spread the granola over a baking sheet, spreading into a thin layer.

  6. 6

    Press the granola down with the back of a spatula and place in the oven.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking every 10 minutes to ensure the granola doesn’t burn.