Name: Easy Protein-Packed Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: About 5 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats; 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans); ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional); ¼ cup chia seeds or flaxseeds; ½ cup vanilla or plain protein powder (whey or plant-based); ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup; ¼ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates; optional, add after baking)

Close-up of golden homemade granola with oats, sliced almonds and dried berries

Serving tip: Sprinkle over Greek yogurt for a protein-rich breakfast or snack!

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 340
Protein: 12 g

Serving: 1/2 cup. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, coconut, seeds, protein powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
Spread mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
Let cool completely (it will crisp as it cools). Stir in dried fruit if using.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.