Simple Homemade High Protein Granola Recipe

Homemade high protein granola is simple and inexpensive to make. Healthy nuts and seeds are combined with oats, honey, and coconut oil to create tasty and high protein snack.

Are you tired of paying $6 for a small box of “healthy” granola that has an ingredient list that goes something like: 90% oats, 5% powdered dates, and 5% blanched almonds? Join the club. The good news is that it’s less expensive and far more tasty to make your own healthy and high protein granola.

(If you’re looking for more simple snack ideas, try these sourdough discard crackers with olive oil and herbs or these blueberry banana oatmeal muffins.

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Whenever you make granola at home, I recommend making it in large batches – it’s easy to store on the counter or in the freezer.

And don’t worry too much about exact measurements. The amounts will differ based on what kind of oats you use, how many cups of oats you use, how many and which kinds of nuts you use, etc. The most important thing is to make sure that the coconut oil and honey fully cover everything.

If you follow my recipe below and notice that the oats are not fully saturated, just add more coconut oil and honey. This will ensure that when you bake the granola, everything will become crispy and caramelized instead of soft.

Ingredients

• Organic oats
• Coconut oil
• Honey
• Plain, unroasted nuts (no added salt or sugar) (I’ve added suggestions below)
• Seeds (More suggestions below)

For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.

Tools You Might Need

• A couple of baking dished or trays, with parchment paper
• Wooden spoon
• Glass storage container
• Large sauce pan or cast iron dutch oven

Instructions

Pre-heat your oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degree Celsius.

Melt the coconut oil and honey together on the stove in a cast iron dutch oven or large sauce pan.

Pour the oats into the coconut oil and honey. Mix everything together until the oats are completely saturated.

Turn off the heat. Add in the seeds and nuts. Mix together until everything is completely covered. I usually add almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts, hemp seeds, and linseed.

Pour a thin layer of the granola into a 9×13” baking dish or parchment-lined baking tray. Make sure not to over fill the dish or tray. If necessary, use two or three dishes or trays to make sure the granola can be easily baked on all sides.

Put the granola into the oven for about 45 minutes. The exact timing will depend on how thick or thin the layer of granola is on your baking tray, so just keep an eye on it.

Every 15-20 minutes, use a wooden spoon to move around the granola. This helps to ensure all sides become toasty.

After about 45 minutes, your granola should be done. Turn off the heat and let it sit to cool. Store in a glass jar or freeze in a glass container or ziplock.

Ingredient Ideas To Make Granola High Protein

• Nuts
  • Almonds
  • Brazil nuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Walnuts
  • Hazelnuts
• Seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Chia seeds
  • Linseed (linseed is a great option because it’s inexpensive and extremely high in protein)

Try These Other Simple Snack Ideas

Crunchy Sourdough Discard Granola

Naturally Sweetened Sourdough Apple Muffins

Chocolate Coconut Date Balls Recipe

Quick & Tasty Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Recipe

Simple Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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