Description
Crunchy, protein-packed granola featuring whey protein, nuts, and seeds. Perfect for a healthy, filling breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons coconut butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar free maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sweetener
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup whey protein isolate
1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup macadamias
½ cup flaked almonds
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup pepitas
½ cup hemp seeds
2 tablespoons golden flax seeds or meal
2 egg whites, whisked
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 120°C fan/140°C static (275°F). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine melted coconut butter, maple syrup, sweetener, cinnamon, whey protein isolate, and optional natural colors.
3. Add the coconut flakes, pecans, macadamias, almonds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, hemp seeds, and golden flax. Stir to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold through granola to coat.
5. Scatter the granola in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast for 35-45 minutes, stirring once or twice during baking.
6. Let cool completely on the baking tray before storing or adding optional dried cranberries.
Notes
Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Feel free to mix in dried cranberries or raisins after cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: high protein granola recipe, homemade protein granola, healthy granola