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homemade protein granola

Homemade Protein Granola

If you love those fancy store-bought granola brands but not the prices, then you will absolutely love this homemade protein granola.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 stick, 113 g
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup 160 g
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar 55 g
  • 4 cups oats (rolled or old fashioned is best, but use what you have) 320 g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger optional
  • 1/3 cup egg whites whites of approx 2-3 eggs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small saucepan, melt butter (1 stick, 113 g). Once melted stir in maple syrup (1/2 cup, 160 g) and coconut sugar (1/4 cup, 55 g).
  2. In a mixing bowl combine oats (4 cups, 320 g), cinnamon (2 tsp), ginger (1/2 tsp) and salt (1 tsp).
  3. Pour butter mixture over oats and mix well.
  4. Prepare egg whites (1/3 cup, usually 2-3 egg whites) by separating from egg yolks and beating with a fork. You can also just measure out 1/3 cup carton egg white if that is what you are using.
  5. Mix egg whites with oat mixture. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, stirring half way through.
  6. Allow granola to cool for 20-30 minutes (it will become more “crunchy” during this time, so don’t over-bake). Once completely cooled store in an airtight jar for 1-2 weeks. Enjoy alone or over a bowl of yogurt.

Notes

 
  • Don’t over-bake. It will continue to harden up as it cools, giving it that delicious granola crunch.
  • Double or triple this recipe for a larger family.
  • Make sure you don’t skimp on the salt for this recipe. It really brings all of the flavors to life!
  • Customize the spices and flavors for different seasons. I even used molasses and extra ginger for a gingerbread flavored granola at Christmas-time.
 
Substitutions
 
  • Butter – You can use 1/2 cup of coconut or avocado oil in place of the butter
  • Coconut sugar – If you do not have coconut sugar you can use brown sugar instead, however it will no longer be refined sugar free
  • Spices – customize this to your preference