High Protein Granola (15g Protein, Healthy, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

An easy, make-ahead protein snack! This high-protein granola recipe is a crunchy, nutty mixture of all the right things. Use it as a healthy smoothie topper, in a yogurt parfait or enjoy the granola recipe as an easy, healthy breakfast all on its own.

Finding unique ways to bump up your daily protein intake is a struggle for most moms. None of us really want to live off of chicken breasts and protein powder.

This protein granola recipe is an easy fix to boost your intake.

Why You'll Love It

Not only does it taste great but it also works as a make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast, or protein snack. The granola:

• Has 15 grams of protein per half cup serving
• Is made from a blend of nuts, seeds and collagen powder
• Is crunchy (not soft!)
• Can be used on top of smoothies or in dairy-free yogurt for an added protein hit
• Is a great snack for kids too

Most granola recipes place an extra emphasis on sugar. This protein granola uses just honey and dried fruit to create its sweet flavor and thus it's an extra healthy choice in the mornings.

Ingredients You Need

This protein snack is made with a blend of nuts and seeds. Not only does this help keep the recipe paleo but it also makes it so that the granola comes out crunchy and not soft.

Collagen Powder: this is one of the ingredients that gives the recipe its high-protein kick. Learn more about the benefits of collagen and how to use it.

Egg Whites: these are used to help hold the granola together to create a more “cluster” effect while also contributing some protein

Dried Fruit: the recipe is sweetened only with honey and half a cup of dried fruit. Obviously, the sweeter fruit you choose (think cranberries, blueberries, etc) the sweeter the granola will be

Step B Step Photos To Make It

How To Make The High-Protein Granola Recipe

Making homemade granola is as simple as creating a giant sticky mess and baking it. It’s simple (and kind of fun!).

1. Mix together the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another (with the exception of the egg whites)
2. Pour the wet into the dry and mix to combine.
3. Pour in the egg whites and mix again.
4. Portion the granola onto a baking tray and press down firmly.
5. Bake for forty minutes. At the halfway point, remove it from the oven and mix it around, taking care to press it down again.
6. Turn the oven off and let sit for an additional ten minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and use a silicone spatula to scrape and break it apart and off the pan

Important Teaching Tips

• The mixture will seem wet when you mix in the egg whites- that’s okay!
• When portioning it on the pan, spread it out and press it down slightly, it should all be “connected”.
• When you stir the granola at the halfway point, break it up, move the middle to the outside etc.
• Once it comes out of the oven, you want to use a silicone spatula to scrape the granola off the pan, taking care to leave lots of larger chunks/clusters.

Products You Need

In order to keep the protein content high in the granola, you need collagen powder!

Collagen is a beneficial part of bone broth and is wonderful for your hair, skin, and nails. Learn more about collagen and why you may want to boost your intake. However, unlike bone broth, it doesn’t taste like well, bone broth.

Similarly, collagen powder is odorless and flavorless. Plus, if ethically sourced is one of the purest forms of protein you can give to your kids! I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements and while I love their big tub of powder, I love the individual packets even more!

I find collagen the easiest way to boost protein in smoothies, vegan yogurts, oatmeal, or any other dish. It blends and mixes well and there are zero flavors to it.

Plus, Perfect Supplements sources their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.

Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.

Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Granola

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