20 Minute Healthy Protein Granola
20 Minute Healthy Protein Granola is a quick to make granola recipe that has 12 grams of protein per serving. Only 8 ingredients for this easy, healthy breakfast granola recipe.
Craving granola, but don’t have the time to make it? Think again! In just 20 minutes you’ll have a fresh batch of homemade granola. 20 Minute Healthy Protein Granola is only 8 ingredients and with a short bake time, it’s the perfect breakfast addition. Enjoy it in a bowl of almond milk or sprinkle the clusters on top a smoothie bowl.
We have 3 ways we like to enjoy granola.
- Mixed with applesauce
- In a bowl with milk
- Sprinkled on top a smoothie bowl
Between the four boys and myself, we eat this 20 Minute Healthy Protein Granola all three ways in a week’s time. This summer I’ve been enjoying the granola clusters on my Post-Workout Superfood Smoothie Bowl. It’s beautiful to look at (just look at those colors!) and it’s soooo delicious! The added crunch from the granola mixed with the smoothness of the blended smoothie is the perfect combination.
I’ve been tweaking this recipe for a little over a month trying to get it just right. The taste was always there…granola is such a favorite! But I wanted each serving to have 10 or more grams of protein. With tweaking ingredients and how much of each ingredient, I got to my goal! Each serving has 12 grams of protein!! And get this: ONLY 4 grams OF SUGAR!! Now that makes me SO happy! So many granolas I have made and bought have a high sugar content. Having 20 Minute Healthy Protein Granola sport 12 grams of protein and 4 grams of sugar makes me smile!!
Whether you have just finished a workout a not, adding 20 Minute Healthy Protein Granola to my Post Workout Superfood Smoothie Bowl is something you must try! The smoothie bowl is fantastic in taste AND in nutrients! Read all about how each ingredient supports a healthier you in THIS POST. Adding a serving of granola adds a great amount of crunch, a dash of cinnamon taste, and even more nutrients!
To get a higher protein granola I added hemp hearts, flax meal, and chia seeds. Hemp hearts in themselves pack 10 grams of protein per serving! Flax meal and chia seeds are also higher protein. Adding that dynamic trio to this granola recipe helped up the protein per serving PLUS more health benefits!
Hemp hearts are high in:
- Omega 6
- Omega 3
- Protein
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Zinc
Flax seeds (or meal) are high in:
- Omega 3
- Protein
- Fiber
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Calcium
- Iron
Chia seeds are high in:
- Fiber
- Protein
- Omega 3
- Calcium
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Antioxidants
- Whole grain food…and naturally gluten-free!
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 1/4 cups gluten free quick cook oats
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/3 cup hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup coconut shreds
- 1/3 cup flax meal
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl combine honey and avocado oil. Whisk together.
Add the gluten free oats, chia seeds, hemp hearts, coconut shreds, flax meal and cinnamon. Using a large spoon stir until well combined.
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Spread granola onto lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Stir. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven, stir and let cool.
Serve in bowl with unsweetened applesauce or milk of choice. Great for smoothie bowl topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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