High Protein Granola

Take your breakfast to the next level with this easy high protein granola! It’s a simple, gluten free granola made with nut butter, protein powder and the most delicious mix ins!

I’m a huge fan of granola and high protein recipes. You may also like my classic pecan coconut granola, grain free granola or this high protein flatbread.

I’m still on board the high protein bandwagon, are you?! I continue to hear conflicting advice on just how much protein is recommended for women in my age range, especially if weight training – but – either way, it can be really difficult to reach those recommended numbers on a balanced diet!

Since I’m a huge fan of yogurt and granola anyway, it seemed natural to create a simple, high protein version that I can add to my high protein yogurt and cottage cheese!

How Much Protein Is In This Granola?

I’ve added peanut butter as well as protein powder to this granola mix, so we are getting the most bang for our buck!

Since I don’t have a nutrition card at the bottom of my recipe (I will get to this one day!) I will break out the protein in this post:

• rolled oats: there is about grams of protein in 1/2 cup of rolled oats. That solves for 12.5 grams in the entire recipe
• protein powder: I use my favourite chocolate protein powder called Naked Whey. For 1/3 cup of this protein powder there is about 25 grams of protein, which is the amount used in this recipe.
• peanut butter: this recipe contains 1/4 cup pure, unsalted peanut butter. That contains about 16 grams of protein.

In total, this granola contains about 53 grams of protein! This is about 6 grams per serving, if you assume about 8 servings per batch. I mean, if you eat the granola the way I do then you may only have 4 servings per batch!

Ingredients Needed

You’ll need the following ingredients for this high protein granola:

• rolled oats: I use Bob’s Red Mill large flake oats. Do not use quick or instant oats, you want ones labeled large flake or rolled oats. Be sure to look for certified gluten free if that’s a concern for you. There is also high protein oats available!
• protein powder: as mentioned above, I used Naked Whey powder but you can use your favourite protein powder! I prefer chocolate in this recipe but vanilla is also great, or you could even mix it up with a different flavour such as mocha.
• coconut oil: this is my favourite oil to use in granola. Avocado oil also works but my preference is definitely coconut
• peanut butter: be sure to look for natural, unsalted peanut butter! I do love a little treat of the processed kind but the natural one works best in this recipe.
• maple syrup: pure, 100% maple syrup in this recipe is what you want to use! You can also use honey if you prefer.
• mix-ins: here’s where you can have fun! I used butterscotch chocolate chips, raw almonds, and pepitas. As long as you keep things to about 1 cup, you can use whatever you want!

Recipe Directions

For full recipe directions, see the recipe card below.

1. Whisk together the peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup together until smooth, before adding in the protein powder and whisking again.
2. Add in the rolled oats and any mix-ins except for the chocolate chips (see the recipe tip above) until everything is combined.
3. Spread the mixture out on to a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in an oven that has been preheated to 300F. Bake until browned, about 25 minutes, stirring often in between.
4. Once the granola has been removed and slightly cools you can add the chocolate chips and store everything in an airtight container!
   

Serving Suggestions

This high protein granola is such a good snack on its own, but it is also so good in a variety of other ways too! Here are some of my favourite ways to eat it:

• in a bowl with a splash of almond milk
• on top of a smoothie bowl, like this cherry coconut smoothie bowl
• with plain Greek yogurt, fruit and a drizzle of honey
• just eaten by the handful!

Storage Instructions

Once cooled, you can keep this high protein granola in any airtight container, or sealable bag. I find mine stays fresh for 2-3 weeks this way!

You could always freeze it too, and just thaw it before using (or don’t)!

Other Recipe Ideas

I think you’ll love some of these other breakfast ideas or high protein recipes!

• double chocolate granola
• healthy granola cookies
• high protein pancakes
• peanut butter protein balls
• cottage cheese protein cookies

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