Protein Granola
This protein granola is packed with whole grains, nuts, and protein! This recipe is fool-proof I promise. The addition of the protein will help you stay fuller longer and you don't even know it's there! I love topping off my Greek yogurt parfaits with this granola. This recipe makes roughly 4 1/2 cups of granola.
I love making granola from scratch so I know exactly what is going into it. Pre-packaged granola from your typical grocery store is packed with sugar, artificial flavors, corn syrup, etc. I hope you give this recipe a try and it becomes a new favorite!
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Ingredients
- Oats - You will need 2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats.
- Pecans - 1 cup of pecans, chopped. My favorite pecans are by the brand Rancho Pecana. You can find them online and it's so much cheaper to buy in bulk from them than in your local grocery store!
- Pecan Four - You can use any kind of nut flour, such as almond too. I used 1/4 cup.
- Protein Powder - 60 grams of vanilla flavored protein powder (or flavor of choice). I used the Prozis Zero Diet Vanilla Protein Powder. I love this protein powder because there is no fat or sugar in it and it's packed with vitamins! You can use the code "KATIE10" for 10% off as well!
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon for flavor, or to taste.
- Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste.
- Brown Swerve - You can use any sweetener of choice or none at all (I used 2 tablespoons). I personally love Swerve because it is a zero-calorie, low-glycemic sweetener that measures cup-for-cup to sugar. It’s completely safe and natural, with no artificial ingredients, preservatives or flavors. You can purchase Brown Swerve off of Amazon here.
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon, for flavor.
- Vanilla Extract - 1 tablespoon, for flavor.
- Egg Whites- 3 tablespoons for added protein! The egg whites also help the granola stick together more.
- Syrup - 1/4 cup of your favorite type of sugar-free breakfast syrup.
- Coconut Oil - 1/4 cup of organic coconut oil, melted.
How To Make It
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil and sugar-free breakfast syrup. Whisk together until fully incorporated and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combined the oats, protein, chopped pecans, pecan flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, liquid egg whites, and your coconut oil/syrup mixture. Mix until the oats and nuts are fully coated in the liquid.
- Pour your granola onto your parchment lined baking sheet. Spread it out into a thin layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes or so and then break up the granola into as large or small pieces as you would like.
How To Store Leftovers
Store your leftover protein granola in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
Benefits of the Ingredients
- Oats - Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth. They’re gluten-free, whole grain, and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Oats have been proven to be directly linked to weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.
- Pecans - Pecans are a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help lower blood pressure. Most of the fat found in pecans is a type called monounsaturated fat. Eating foods with monounsaturated fat can help lower levels of bad cholesterol.
- Coconut oil - Some benefits of coconut oil include improved skin, oral health, and weight loss potential. The MCT's in coconut oil have fat-burning properties!
- Egg Whites - Egg whites are low in fat, low in cholesterol, and full of protein, which helps you stay fuller longer!
Why Is Consuming Protein Important?
- Protein is nutrient-rich, so it helps you stay fuller longer. You are more likely to eat less when you have high protein meals because you won’t have the munchies!
- It boosts your metabolism & increases fat burning.
- It increases muscles & strength. If you are lifting weights and not eating enough protein, you aren’t going to see much of a difference!
- It lowers your blood pressure.
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This protein granola is packed with whole grains, nuts, and protein! This recipe is fool-proof I promise. The addition of the protein will help you stay fuller longer and you don't even know it's there! I love topping off my Greek yogurt parfaits with this granola. This recipe makes roughly 4 1/2 cups of granola.
- 2 cup rolled old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup pecans (chopped)
- ¼ cup pecan flour
- 60 g vanilla flavored protein powder (I used the)
- 3 tbsp egg whites
- 1 tsp cinnamon (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp brown Swerve (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar free breakfast syrup
- ¼ cup organic coconut oil (melted)
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil and sugar-free breakfast syrup. Whisk together until fully incorporated and set aside.
In a large bowl, combined the oats, protein, chopped pecans, pecan flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, liquid egg whites, and your coconut oil/syrup mixture. Mix until the oats and nuts are fully coated in the liquid.
Pour your granola onto your parchment lined baking sheet. Spread it out into a thin layer.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes or so and then break up the granola into as large or small pieces as you would like.
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 144kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 1.2mg1%
- Sodium 33.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 5.7g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.