High Protein Granola

As per special client request, here is a truly high protein granola recipe! Beware of other granola's claiming to be "high protein"- 6g of protein per 220 calories doesn't sound like high protein to me!

This recipe yields 6- 300 calorie servings, not quite 30g of protein but the macro ratio is 30% protein (20g), 50% carbs, 20% fat - it makes a good pre-workout fueling meal. High in calcium, potassium and iron! Plus, most of you will have it over greek yogurt, so you are all set! The recipe makes plain granola, but feel free to add nuts, dried fruit, etc, just be sure to track what you add-in!

Ingredients:

3 cups rolled oats

1.5 cups Almond Milk, vanilla unsweetened

1 Tbsp raw honey (use agave or stevia for vegan)

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp coconut oil

3 scoops protein powder

2 Tbsp Flaxseed, optional

Olive oil spray ***Keep spraying the parchment paper or your granola will stick!

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325.

Pour oats and flaxseed into a medium sized mixing bowl.

In a small saucepan, combine oil, honey, protein powder, and almond milk. Slowly increase heat to medium-high while whisking, breaking up clumps in the protein powder. Continue to whisk until protein is dissolved.

Pour protein mixture over the oats and stir to combine. Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading as thin as possible. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, mixing and breaking apart every 15 minutes.