Homemade Protein Granola

Welcome to your new favorite breakfast staple—crunchy, wholesome, and packed with protein! This homemade granola is a nutritional powerhouse, made with oats, nuts, and chia seeds. A delightful combination of peanut butter and a hint of honey and maple syrup gives it just the right touch of sweetness. With the subtle aroma of orange zest and cinnamon, it’s perfect for yogurt bowls, smoothie toppers, or a standalone snack. Let’s make this big-batch granola that will last throughout the month.

Ingredients

🌾 8 cups Rolled oats (old-fashioned)

🌰 ¾ cup Pecans (chopped)

🌰 ¾ cup Almonds (sliced or chopped)

🌰 ¾ cup Walnuts (chopped)

🌱 ⅓ cup Chia seeds

💪 1 cup Unsweetened protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)

🍂 1 to 1½ tsp Ground cinnamon stick, finely ground

🍇 ¾ cup Unsweetened raisins or dried fruit (optional, added after baking)

🧈 ½ cup Unsalted butter (1 stick)

🥜 ½ cup Natural peanut butter (no added sugar)

🍯 3 tbsp Honey

🍁 3 tbsp Maple syrup

🍦 1½ tsp Vanilla paste or extract

🍊 Zest of 1 large orange

Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

• Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2- Prepare Wet Mixture:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, peanut butter, honey, and maple syrup.

• Stir the mixture until fully melted and smooth (about 5–6 minutes). Remove from heat.

• Stir in the vanilla paste and fresh orange zest.

3- Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, pecans, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, protein powder, and ground cinnamon.

4- Combine & Bake:

• Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring well until everything is evenly coated.

• Spread the mix onto the lined baking sheets in even layers.

• Bake for 30–40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking, until the granola is golden and fragrant.

5- Cool & Add Fruit:

• Allow the granola to cool completely on the trays. It will continue to crisp as it cools.

• Once cooled, stir in the raisins or dried fruit, if using.

6- Store:

• Transfer the granola to airtight containers. Store at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30–40 minutes

Total Time: 40–50 minutes

Servings: Approximately 32 half-cup servings

Calories per Serving: ~260

Macronutrients per Serving: Protein: ~12-15g, Carbohydrates: ~18-22g, Sugars: ~4-6g, Fat: ~16-20g, Fiber: ~4-6g

Equipment: Large mixing bowl, saucepan, baking sheets, parchment paper

Cooking Tips

• Ensure that the granola cools completely on the trays to achieve the perfect crunch.

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Homemade Protein Granola