Easy Protein Granola (gluten-free + dairy-free)

Easy Protein Granola- Made with just 6 pantry ingredients, this granola is super easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes. Each serving packs 15g of protein! (gluten-free + dairy-free)

As someone who tries to be conscious of my protein intake, I’m always on the lookout for a high protein snacks to help me meet my protein goals. A few of my favorites include this vegan chocolate protein mug cake and these fudgy sweet potato protein brownies.

One thing I frequently crave are yogurt and granola bowls, however, many of the store-bought protein granolas are often loaded with unnecessary additives and oils. As a result, I set out to find a recipe that had minimal ingredients while still packing a nice punch of protein. This protein granola recipe is made with just 6 pantry ingredients, comes together in less than 30 minutes and has 15g of protein per serving!

Easy Protein Granola Ingredients

• Rolled Oatmeal– As the main base of the granola recipe, I can’t recommend any substitutions here. I tend to go for classic rolled oatmeal as it provides the best texture for clusters. Make sure you are purchasing certified gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
• Protein Powder– You can use any kind of protein powder you like for the granola but keep in mind the flavor as it will taste pretty much just like the protein powder. I opted for chocolate protein powder to make it like a chocolate peanut butter cup (yum). If your protein powder is unsweetened and unflavored you may want to adjust the recipe to make it sweeter (more maple syrup) or include spices and flavorings such as vanilla or cinnamon.
• Peanut Butter– If you’re not into peanut butter for some reason, you can also use almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini. While you could use oil, I recommend sticking with a nut/seed butter as it will provide protein and other nutrients while oil only provides fat and calories.
• Chocolate Chips– I added dairy-free chocolate chips to mine but you could also incorporate dried fruit (like cranberries, raisins, or goji berries), shredded coconut, or your favorite nuts and seeds.
• High Heat Oil Spray– Giving the granola just a light spray of oil helps prevent burning and makes for an even crispier texture, while keeping the added calories minimal. That said, you can leave it out if you want to avoid the oil altogether.

How to Make Protein Granola

1. Combine nut/seed butter and liquid sweetener in a large bowl. Stir together until smooth.
2. Add protein powder and rolled oatmeal. Stir until evenly coated.
3. Spread out on baking sheet. Bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes, until crispy on edges.
4. Allow to cool completely. Stir in chocolate chips or desired mix-ins. Serve and enjoy!

How to Store Protein Granola

Make sure to store your granola in a well sealed container. It will stay good at room temperature for up to one week or several weeks when refrigerated and properly sealed.

Looking for more high protein recipes?

• Vegan Protein Energy Bites
• Fudgy Sweet Potato Protein Brownies
• White Bean Alfredo Sauce
• The Best Tempeh Chili
• Zucchini Oatmeal Protein Waffles
• Easy Tofu Tacos
• Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

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Easy Protein Granola Recipe

Made with just 6 pantry ingredients, this granola is super easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes. 15g of protein per serving!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

• 2 cups rolled oatmeal, use certified gluten-free for allergies
• ½ cup protein powder, *I used Truvani's chocolate protein powder
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter, **
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup, ***
• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips, or preferred mix-ins
• high heat oil-spray, optional

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter and maple syrup.
• To the bowl, add the rolled oatmeal and protein powder. Stir until evenly coated.
• Spread mixture over top of the baking sheet with ample space between clusters. Lightly spray granola with high heat oil.
• Bake in oven for 15-20 mins, watching to make sure edges aren't burning. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Transfer cooled granola to a large bowl with lid for storing. Add chocolate chips or preferred mix-ins and stir to combine. Store sealed at room temperature for 3-5 days, or up to several weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

*I used Truvani's chocolate protein powder which is sweetened with monk fruit. If you use a plain protein powder you may want to add more liquid sweetener or spices and flavoring such as ground cinnamon and vanilla extract.

**Any nut or seed butter will work

***Any liquid sweetener will work

Nutrition Facts are for 1/10th of recipe which is about 1/3 cup. The nutrition info is an estimate and will vary depending on specific brands you choose. 

Recipe inspired by Big Man's World

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 176mg, Potassium: 165mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 12g, Calcium: 59mg, Iron: 3mg

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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