Easy High-Protein Granola Without Protein Powder

Oat granola with almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia and egg whites, no protein powder needed. Spoon it over Greek yogurt for 25 to 30 grams of protein.

  • About 4 1/2 cups granola
  • Prep 10 min
  • Cook 30 min
  • Ready in 40 min
  • About 28 g protein
A bowl of plain Greek yogurt topped with homemade granola and raisins

For an easy high-protein breakfast or snack, top one cup of plain Greek yogurt with about 1/3 cup of homemade granola. You'll get roughly 25 to 30 grams of protein, along with nuts, seeds and whole grains, with only a small amount of added sugar.

The protein comes from the yogurt, nuts, seeds and egg whites, so there's no protein powder needed. If you'd like a version made with protein powder, try this easy protein-packed granola.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
360
Protein
28 g

Serving: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt topped with 1/3 cup granola. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix the oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut, chia seeds, raisins, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Whisk the egg whites until slightly foamy, then stir in the maple syrup, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine everything and spread it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  6. Let it cool completely before breaking it apart.
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