If you’re after a quick and healthy breakfast recipe that you can make ahead and have throughout the week, then this protein peanut butter granola is for you!
Now that I’ve chosen to cut back a little on my usual shop brought granola (let’s face it, it’s not the healthiest thing to consume every day), I decided a jar of my own last weekend. I’ve trialled a few granola recipes beforehand (see here), but I always come back to this protein peanut butter one. It’s high in protein, oil-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free!
No breakfast? No problem!
If you’re not the biggest breakfast fan, then why not enjoy a handful on top of your favourite yoghurt? Or, if you’re a confessed grazer like me, then enjoy a serving as a snack on its own.
This recipe only calls for 6 simple ingredients and together, they all create a truly delicious high protein granola recipe. The peanut butter flavour is subtle but delicious enough to taste with each crunch. And yes, if you’re after a granola recipe that has enough clusters to last throughout the entire jar, you’ll be going nuts for joy! Granola simply isn’t granola without clusters and crunch, am I right?
Easy Make Granola
To make this simple protein granola recipe, all you need to do is microwave the honey and peanut butter until melted and then add in the rest of the ingredients and mix. Mix, mix, mix. You’ll end up with a mixture that’s slightly wet and gooey. Then, once you’ve done that, flatten your mixture onto a lined baking tray and pop in the middle of the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes (or until golden brown).
To test that your granola is fully baked, simply break a bit off and if it hardens within a couple of minutes, then it’s done! If not, pop back in the oven for a little longer.
To add a little protein value to this recipe I’ve added a scoop of my favourite vegan protein powder from KIN Nutrition. If however, you choose to create this recipe without protein powder, then add an extra 20g of oats. Easy.
I hope you enjoy this healthy protein peanut butter granola recipe just as much as I do. As always, please share any recipes with me on social media @hannahandfitness. I LOVE seeing your creations! Now, let’s get baking…
Ingredients
- 180g oats
- 20g vegan vanilla protein powder (I use KIN Nutrition Vegan Protein Powder)
- 6 tbsp peanut butter
- 110g raw honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Large pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 160C/gas mark 3.
In a microwavable bowl, add the peanut butter and honey and pop in the microwave to melt for 30 seconds (or longer). Once melted, remove from the microwave and stir well.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until all ingredients are mixed together. Once you have a sticky/wet mixture, pour onto a lined baking tray and flatten.
Pop in the middle of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes (or until golden brown). To test if your granola is cooked, remove a section of the granola from the oven and leave on the side for a few minutes. If the granola hardens, then it's cooked. If not, leave it in the oven for a little longer.
To keep fresh, store your peanut butter granola in an airtight container on the kitchen countertop.Â
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