High Protein Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2-3/4 cup mix ins (see suggestions)
- 1/2-1 teas ground spice (see notes for suggestions)
- 1 cup naturally sweetened vegan protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/3 cup syrup of choice (e.g., maple syrup, agave nectar)
- 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F (163 C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place oats (and any optional mix-ins, and spices EXCEPT FRUIT) in a large bowl.
- Place the protein powder, apple juice, syrup, coconut oil and salt in a medium saucepan. Turn heat to medium and whisk until mixture is smooth, thick and creamy (and just beginning to bubble). Whisk in vanilla.
- Pour mixture over oats, stirring to combine and coat. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 42 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until granola is dry. Remove from oven and let cool completely on sheet. Stir in any dried fruit, if using.
- Store cooled granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Notes
- Suggested Mix-ins: nuts (e.g., pistachios, almonds, walnuts, pecans), seeds (e.g., pepitas, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds), and unsweetened flake coconut.
- Suggested Spices: Ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and allspice.
