High-Protein Granola
A granola built for performance—packed with plant-based protein from oats, nuts, seeds, and almond flour to support muscle repair and recovery. Crunchy, nourishing, and versatile, it’s a powerful way to boost your protein intake whether served with yogurt, a smoothie bowl, or straight from the jar.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 1 ½ cups traditional rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup flaked coconut
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl combine flax and 2 tablespoons of water and set aside.
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In a large bowl combine oats, almond flour, almonds, coconut, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and sea salt.
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Add melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and flax mixture to the bowl and stir well to combine.
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Spread granola out over the prepared pan in a single layer.
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Bake for 35-40 mins, rotating tray regularly to ensure even cooking. To create clusters, avoid stirring.
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Remove from oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container or jar.
Note
For extra flavor, mix in zest from 1 orange before baking and/or add dried fruit of choice after baking.For a sweeter granola, increase maple syrup to ⅓ cup.