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Easy Maple Cinnamon High Protein Granola
A delicious, high-protein granola that's easy to make and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Oil and liquids
- 1/3 cup oil (high oleic sunflower, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups whole rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds (or chopped)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1 cup plain protein powder ((animal or plant-based))
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (roasted or raw)
- 1/4 cup flax seeds (ground or whole)
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons cinnamon (to taste (using 2 tbsp recommended))
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional if nuts and seeds are unsalted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone.
- Mix oil, syrup, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Add oats, nuts, seeds, protein powder, and cinnamon; stir until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture on the baking sheet and press into an even layer.
- Bake for 24-26 minutes, rotating halfway; cool on a rack for 1 hour before breaking into chunks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a month at room temperature.