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As a Registered Dietitian, I developed this healthy homemade granola recipe with PROTEIN in mind. Made without protein powder, the protein comes from a smart combination of whole food ingredients (pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, almonds, and oats). It’s nutty, crunchy, clustery, and so delicious! Each serving has 10 grams of protein.
This high protein granola recipe will be your new favorite topping for Greek yogurt breakfast bowls.
It has a similar flavor profile to my reader-favorite cinnamon crunch granola recipe, with plenty of warming cinnamon and sweetened with maple syrup.
Instead of relying on protein powder to add protein to my recipes, I prefer to use whole food ingredients. For this high protein granola, here’s where most of the protein comes from:
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) provide 45 grams of protein to the entire recipe.
- Hemp seeds provide 17 grams of protein to the entire recipe.
- Slivered almonds provide 23 grams of protein to the entire recipe.
- Old fashioned oats provide 30 grams of protein to the entire recipe.
Step-by-step instructions
When stored in an airtight container, this granola should stay fresh for about a month.
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Homemade Protein Granola with Pumpkin Seeds
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- Author: Alex Aldeborgh, RD
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
As a Registered Dietitian, I developed this healthy homemade granola recipe with PROTEIN in mind. Made without protein powder, the protein comes from a smart combination of whole food ingredients (pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, almonds, and oats). It’s nutty, crunchy, clustery, and so delicious! Each serving has 10 grams of protein.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, or other dried fruit.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium-large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: oats, pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix everything together with a wooden spoon.
- To the mixing bowl, add the wet ingredients: maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well so all the dry ingredients are evenly coated in the wet ingredients.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spread it into one even layer, pressing down lightly with the wooden spoon or your hands.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the granola is a nice golden brown and very fragrant.
- Let the granola cool off COMPLETELY. This is important to ensure nice granola clusters! Once cool, break up the granola into clusters with your hands.
- Toss in the dried cherries.
Notes
Store in an airtight container or glass jar. This granola should keep well for about a month.
Nutrition Disclaimer
As a Registered Dietitian, I create nutritionally-balanced recipes using whole food ingredients to promote good health and well-being.Additionally, I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. My nutrition philosophy encompasses an all-foods-fit approach, and I do not promote tracking calories, macronutrients, or other numbers. Nevertheless, I understand that this information can be educational and helpful for some people.
I cannot guarantee complete accuracy of the nutrition information provided here, as these numbers are estimates. Nutrition is individualized. If you have specific nutrition needs, please consult your physician or a Registered Dietitian.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 266
- Fat: 14.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.4 g
- Fiber: 3.7 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
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