While there is no shortage of ready made granola at any supermarket, you can make high protein granola at home that will better fit your budgetary and macronutrient needs. Nuts, seeds, whole oats, and grains carry varying levels of protein and fiber, while certain oils contribute the healthy fats needed to absorb the aforementioned ingredients’ nutrients. While there is a wealth if information online about how to make high protein granola at home, we’ll give you an easy and delicious recipe right here!
You’ll need:
- 2 c old fashioned oats (NOT quick or instant oats!)
- 1/2 c raw cashews, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, or macadamias
- 1/4 c raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- 2 T raw honey, agave nectar, or pure maple syrup
- 2 T virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Generous pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 c chopped dried raisins, cranberries, cherries, dates, prunes, or other unsweetened fruit
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325F. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl; mix thoroughly so every bit is coated in the sweetener and oil. Spread onto a cookie sheet in a thin, even layer so everything is evenly toasted, and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Once you make high protein granola at home, you likely won’t want to purchase it from the grocery store ever again. The best thing about granola is that it’s good any time of day, and can be eaten on its own or bulked up with milk, yogurt, or even baked into muffins! This recipe and its ingredients are simple and easy to find online or in any grocery store, and will yield much more for your money than ready made options. Have fun and bon apetit!
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