Easy Maple Cinnamon High Protein Granola
A delicious, high-protein granola that's perfect for breakfast or snacking, combining the warmth of cinnamon with the sweetness of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Oats and Nuts
- 1/3 cup oil (high oleic sunflower, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 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 (or ground flax)
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons cinnamon (to taste (I use 2 tablespoons))
- 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, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Add oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt; 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.