On Friday, I got home from school earlier than usual because a teacher was sick. Once I got home, I was in the mood to do some experimenting in the kitchen and came up with protein granola! I made 3 batches so far, and ate them all because I just couldn’t get enough!
Protein Granola (1 Serving)
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup quick oats
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed (optional)
- 2 tablespoons puffed amaranth (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Stevia OR 1 teaspoon sugar/honey
- 1 teaspoon chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 egg whites
Instructions:
1.) Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Put some baking paper on a cookie sheet.
2.) Put all the DRY ingredients into a small bowl.
3.) Then add the two egg whites.
4.) Use a spoon or a fork to mix well.
5.) Put your mixture onto the cookie sheet, that is covered with baking paper.
6.) This is the messy part. Use your hands to crumble up the mixture evenly on the baking paper. Crumble up the big pieces into smaller pieces.
7.) Put it in the oven and let it bake for 20 min. When the time is up, let the granola cool on the baking paper before putting into a container.
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Are you a granola fan? What are your favorite add-ins? What's your favorite way to eat granola?
This looks perfect! I <3 granola as is as a go to snack. I also like it with fresh berries and some greek yogurt.
ReplyDeleteMmm this granola sounds so yummy and simple! I just clicked back through so many of your posts because everything looks so tasty I couldn't stop looking! Thanks for all the new meal ideas I now have to try :)
ReplyDeleteYUM! What a great idea... I want some :D
ReplyDeleteThis granola sounds great! I love that you made it up yourself-that is pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteThis protein granola looks so good! I love how there's egg whites in it, and it's basically granola clusters. Yum. I'm more of a muesli fan though.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious, easy, and oh so healthy. I look forward to trying it sometime. My favorite granola add in is sliced almonds. Yum!
ReplyDeleteWOW this is so simple yet super yummy-looking and awesome! I'm definitely trying this ASAP,maybe today :P Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good idea to make granola using egg whites!! I never would have thought of that! Can't wait to experiment with that idea!!!
ReplyDeleteAH i love this idea! i'll have to do something like this sometime! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that this is enough for one serving!
ReplyDeleteYUM!!! Girl this looks awesome :D
ReplyDeleteDROOOOOL! This looks amazing Shannon! :D
ReplyDeleteThis look DELICIOUS!!! I can't wait to try it :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome recipe!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of putting egg whites in it! This looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteYum! I have to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite granola is these mini granola bars I make with peanut butter and mini chocolate chips. It's sooooo good. I try not to make them often because I cannot stop eating them. ;-)
When I do make them, I usually bring them to a party so I can share their chewy goodness.
This looks like an AWESOME recipe, Shannon! It may sound strange, but I think of granola as a not very healthy food, since there is usually a lot of sugar and even butter, but THIS looks really healthy and yummy! With just a touch of sweetener! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteHome made granola is so addictive- I can't make it without eating half straight away! I love the way yours is so cluster-y... mmmmmm :-)
ReplyDeleteYour recipes are the best! What an incredible recipe! So much healthier than many of those granolas out there! <3
ReplyDeletei LOVE granola :) so this sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteOMG! this is such an awesome recipe! esp since it is one serving!!! I am DEF gonna do this soon!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love making my own granola too! The idea of making it higher in protein is great! :]
ReplyDeleteI love granola! My favorite is chocolate nut in a bowl of whole milk!
ReplyDeleteYou're always so adventurous in the kitchen. I would probably eat the entire batch in one sitting.
ReplyDeleteI just tried making oatmeal muffins today. Epic fail anyone? Haha, I should have checked your blog first and made this delicious granola!
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Looks delicious! Plus low calorie and full of protein!
ReplyDeleteI love granola- in yogurt, with milk, or even straight out the bag! Almonds and coconut are my favorite add-ins!
ReplyDeleteMade this granola this morning.. it was awesome! I never would have thought of using eggwhites but it made it SO crunchy! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteHi Clare!
DeleteYay, so glad you liked it! Thanks for trying it out. :)
Omg - this looks so yummy <3
ReplyDeleteI HAVE to try this !!!
Such a simple recipe! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good! I like granola as a treat because I usually buy it -- and I see the sugar content, etc. I like the sounds of making my own--consider yourself bookmarked. :)
ReplyDeletelooks great! how long does it last in the container though!? i still havent got my iherb package, now getting so so so impatient and hoping it didnt get lost!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! :)
DeleteI think it would last a while..
YUM! This looks delicious!! Totally trying this out :)
ReplyDeleteyum!! i love granola! just posted one that looks similar! love the one serving idea! xo
ReplyDeleteyum!! i love granola! just posted one that looks similar! love the one serving idea! xo
ReplyDeleteI think you should be my personal cook!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious! It would be a great quick snack to munch on! Can't wait to try these out! I love granola, but have tried never eating too much because of the high carb ratio, this would be SO perfect! :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this recipe! I love granola, but it's so hard to find one that has stats that I like...there's always too much sugar, too much fat, not enough protein, or the one I really love...the serving size is so minuscule that you're better off just not eating any at all! Definitely bookmarking this one to try soon!
ReplyDeleteI wonder...could you mix it together and spread it/press it into a 9x13 or 8x8 baking pan and make granola bars?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it would work. You might want to 2x (or as much as you need) the recipe if you want thicker granola bars.
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