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Protein Granola

Jun 27, 2020 ยท Modified: May 15, 2023 ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 70 Comments

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Protein granola is made with your favorite protein powder and egg white. The addition of the egg white helps to form large granola clusters!

protein granola on a sheet pan with a mason jar

I created this recipe a couple of years ago and finally got around to updating the post. When I remade the recipe, I remembered how delicious it was.

Seriously, I think this is my favorite granola recipe of all time! I've made two batches in less than one week.

Meal prep this granola to enjoy in yogurt bowls, as cereal with milk or just to munch on as a snack. I'll admit... lately, I've been grabbing a handful out of the pantry and eating it as is.

hand holding protein granola cluster
Table of Contents hide
1 2 reasons why you'll love this recipe
2 Ingredients in this recipe
3 Expert Tips
4 How long does homemade granola last?
5 More meal prep recipes to make!
6 Protein Granola
6.1 Ingredients 1x2x3x
6.2 Instructions

2 reasons why you'll love this recipe

  1. This granola recipe yields large granola clusters!
  2. The recipe only calls for three tablespoons of pure honey as an added sweetener. Most granola recipes contain ยฝ cup or more of added sweetener.
ingredients in protein granola

Ingredients in this recipe

  • old fashioned rolled oats - I always recommend old fashioned rolled oats over quick oats for granola.
  • chopped nuts of choice - Use your favorite nut or use a mix of nuts. Go NUTS! You could also use seeds instead. Pumpkin seeds would be great!
  • vanilla protein powder - I used vanilla whey protein powder.
  • ground cinnamon
  • olive oil - You can also use avocado oil or melted coconut oil.
  • egg white - Don't skip this. The egg white helps to create granola clusters.
  • pure honey - You can also use pure maple syrup, but I love honey because of the way it caramelizes in the oven.

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

ingredients for protein granola in a bowl

Expert Tips

Make sure you enjoy the taste of the protein powder you use!

Spread granola onto a baking sheet with parchment paper in an even layer. This will allow it to cook evenly.

Baking the granola at 325 degrees F compared to 350 degrees F helps to achieve perfectly cooked granola.

Gently flip the granola halfway through. This will keep the granola from burning. Be careful not to break the clumps or you won't end up with any granola clusters. 

Allow the granola to fully cool before enjoying. It will crisp up as it cools.

You can use collagen peptides in place of the protein powder in this recipe. Replace the amount of protein powder with 2 scoops of collagen. I like using vanilla flavored collagen. I noticed that the granola can burn faster when using collagen so just keep an eye on it. I baked it for less time.

sheet pan with granola

How long does homemade granola last?

Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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  • Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
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sheet pan with granola

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vanilla protein granola

Protein Granola

Protein granola is made with your favorite protein powder and egg white. The addition of the egg white helps to form large granola clusters!
4.95 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oatsย 
  • ยฝ cup chopped nuts of choice
  • ยฝ cup vanilla protein powder - (I used vanilla whey protein powder.)
  • ยฝ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ยผ cup olive oilย 
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tablespoons pure honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Spread granola onto a baking sheet with parchment paper in an even layer. This will allow it to cook evenly.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F for 18-20 minutes. Gently flip the granola halfway through. Be careful not to break the clumps or you won't end up with any granola clusters. The granola should be a deep golden brown color from the caramelized honey.
  • Allow the granola to fullyย cool before enjoying. It willย crisp up as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Protein Granola
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 15mg1%
Potassium 70mg2%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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  1. Deb

    July 19, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this and love the results. Next time, I will bake it a bit longer since I love the dark crunchy parts the best. Will definitely make again...and again!

    Reply
    • krista

      July 20, 2020 at 2:14 am

      I am so happy you enjoyed the granola, Deb! Thank you for your kind comment and rating. Your support means the world. Happy Baking! - Krista <3

      Reply
      • Paula

        July 30, 2020 at 1:23 am

        What would you sub for egg whites to make vegan? Thx!

        Reply
        • krista

          August 02, 2020 at 5:23 pm

          Hi Paula! You can try flax eggs, but I cannot guarantee the same texture as I never personally tried.

          Reply
        • Lindsey

          May 09, 2023 at 12:22 pm

          How much is a serving tho it doesnโ€™t say??

          Reply
          • krista

            May 09, 2023 at 3:09 pm

            I don't have the math done for that. I guess add all the ingredients (convert to grams) and then divide by the number of servings.

      • Judy

        January 20, 2023 at 11:34 am

        Can I put coconut oil instead of the olive oil?

        Reply
        • krista

          January 20, 2023 at 3:40 pm

          Yes

          Reply
    • BN

      February 25, 2023 at 10:35 am

      Could you use collagen powder instead of protein powder?

      Reply
      • krista

        February 25, 2023 at 5:09 pm

        Some people have said that it worked but I never tried.

        Reply
  2. Gabriela

    July 22, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Krista! Your amazing and delicious recipes keep getting better and better!!
    Thank you so much for sharing them with us ! โค๏ธ

    Reply
    • krista

      July 22, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you so much for supporting me, Gabriela! ๐Ÿ™‚ โ€“ Krista <3

      Reply
      • Jodie Botma

        October 25, 2022 at 3:17 pm

        5 stars
        Loved this recipe! Minimal ingredients and so delicious!

        Reply
        • krista

          October 25, 2022 at 4:09 pm

          ๐Ÿ’›

          Reply
  3. Mal

    September 29, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Nutrition facts per serving ?

    Protein and Carbs

    Reply
  4. Molly

    October 29, 2020 at 11:03 am

    Delicious granola recipe! Adding egg whites is a great idea - I love all the big clusters. Will definitely make again, thanks Krista!

    Reply
    • krista

      October 30, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      Awesome! Thank you, Molly. So happy you enjoyed. ๐Ÿ™‚ โ€“ Krista <3

      Reply
    • Deb

      December 14, 2020 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      Ok, I know Iโ€™m a repeat-commenter but had to say again how much I love this recipe. I made it today with extra nuts and more Christmas-like spices:plus a few dried cherries after it cooled. Itโ€™ll be a part of a holiday goodie bag for my postal carrier and trash guys. Sure to be a hit. Thanks, Krista!

      Reply
  5. Theresa

    November 14, 2020 at 3:40 am

    Would love if nutritional information was listed with your recipes.

    Reply
    • krista

      November 14, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      I do not provide nutritional information/calorie counts for my recipes at this time. Feel free to plug the ingredients into a macro calculator, if interested!

      Reply
      • Henny

        December 30, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Hi instead of oats wana make grain free can I add more nuts instead of hald cup like pecans almonds walnuts?

        Reply
        • krista

          December 31, 2020 at 8:45 am

          Hi Henny, I am unsure as this recipe is not meant to be grain-free. I haven't tried making the granola without oats. Let us know if you try!

          Reply
  6. Deb

    December 14, 2020 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    Ok, I know Iโ€™m a repeat-commenter but had to say again how much I love this recipe. I made it today with extra nuts and more Christmas-like spices:plus a few dried cherries after it cooled. Itโ€™ll be a part of a holiday goodie bag for my postal carrier and trash guys. Sure to be a hit. Thanks, Krista!

    Reply
    • krista

      December 14, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you so much, Deb!! That makes me so happy! I hope they love the recipe as much as we do. Happy Holidays! ๐Ÿ™‚ โ€“ Krista <3

      Reply
  7. amy

    December 16, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    Just delicious and 2 thumbs up from my kids, well 4 thumbs up!!!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • krista

      December 16, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you for your kind comment, Amy! So glad your kids enjoyed. ๐Ÿ™‚ โ€“ Krista <3

      Reply
  8. Sue

    December 31, 2020 at 8:52 am

    4 stars
    Delicious! Just made a batch to try to get my whole family off the endless supply of Christmas cookies. Love the big chunks and the texture. Thank you.

    Reply
    • krista

      December 31, 2020 at 9:56 am

      I am so happy you enjoyed the granola, Sue! ๐Ÿ™‚ โ€“ Krista <3

      Reply
  9. Denise

    March 30, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    I have made your protein granola 3 times so far and love it. Tried agave syrup once because I was out of honey which was great too. Also added nut butter instead of avocado oil once too. Shared your sight with my friends as well. So good! Thanks for so many great recipes.

    Reply
    • krista

      March 31, 2021 at 8:34 am

      Thank you so much, Denise! I am so happy you love the granola and I appreciate your support! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Amanda

    October 23, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    I donโ€™t have avocado oil. Can I substitute olive oil?

    Reply
    • krista

      October 23, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  11. Riya Agrawal

    December 09, 2021 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    Yummy granola recipe! I love it. I tried making this with True Elements Baked granola and it turned out perfect, you too check them out as they are 100% wholegrain and healthy

    Reply
    • krista

      December 09, 2021 at 8:21 am

      Glad you enjoyed! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Anjali Rai

    February 07, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Such an amazing recipe! I tried this recipe using True Elements Rolled Oats and Raw Honey and I must tell you the results were outstanding. Do check them out ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • krista

      February 07, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      Awesome! So happy to hear that. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Alyssa

    February 22, 2022 at 10:52 am

    Would boxed egg whites work for this?

    Reply
    • krista

      February 22, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      Yes.

      Reply
  14. Judy

    March 24, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Can it be frozen or how do I store it?

    Reply
    • krista

      March 24, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

      Reply
  15. Monisha

    July 06, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    Could you use Maple Syrup or coconut sugar instead of honey ?

    Reply
    • krista

      July 07, 2022 at 8:45 am

      I recommend using a liquid sweetener. Pure maple syrup should work fine.

      Reply
    • Maria

      January 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm

      Can I use Vital Proteins collagen powder instead of protein powder?

      Reply
      • krista

        January 20, 2023 at 3:41 pm

        This should be fine but I recommend adding more sweetener if it's unflavored.

        Reply
        • Sarah

          April 14, 2023 at 6:30 pm

          5 stars
          I added trilogy health seeds(flex, chia, and hemp) as I am breast feeding and wanted to add an additional boost for lactation(oats are great for it too) itโ€™s in the oven now and I canโ€™t wait to try it.

          Reply
          • krista

            April 15, 2023 at 1:26 pm

            Enjoy!!

  16. Jenn

    July 15, 2022 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is excellent! I ate half of the pan before I forced myself to put it away!

    Reply
    • krista

      July 15, 2022 at 12:37 pm

      I actually just ate some too! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  17. Kellie

    September 30, 2022 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    Just wanted to comment to say that we make this recipe almost every week for our family! Itโ€™s easy enough that it isnโ€™t a real time commitment and now we never buy granola at the store. Even my kids love how this granola tastes!

    Reply
    • krista

      September 30, 2022 at 11:38 am

      Amazing to hear! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and rating, Kellie. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  18. Peggy

    October 04, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    Iโ€™ve made 3 or 4 batches of this now. I donโ€™t seem to get as many big chunks as Iโ€™d like but I still love it!

    Reply
    • krista

      October 04, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›

      Reply
  19. Glynnis

    December 17, 2022 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic I added ground flax. It was perfect. I will make it again.

    Reply
    • krista

      December 22, 2022 at 9:52 am

      Great addition! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  20. Glynnis

    January 06, 2023 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    Loved it. I made this for my Greek yogurt. My husband loves it. He eats as a snack so it does not last long at all.

    Reply
    • krista

      January 06, 2023 at 4:37 pm

      YAY! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  21. Mary

    February 04, 2023 at 7:59 pm

    Hi Krista - Have you tried to double the amount of protein in this before? Like double the protein powder or more egg whites? I'd be aiming to increase the protein without increasing the fat content.

    Reply
    • krista

      February 05, 2023 at 5:52 pm

      I'm not sure if you could double the protein without changing the texture or flavor.

      Reply
  22. Julie

    February 27, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Great taste but unfortunately Iโ€™ve tried over the years to like all different kinds of protein powders but they all hurt my stomach.
    Is there anyway to leave the protein powder out and maybe just up the liquid egg whites ?

    Reply
    • krista

      February 28, 2023 at 9:12 am

      You will have to play around with the measurements a bit. If you increase the egg whites, you will need to add more oats otherwise the mixture will be too wet.

      Reply
  23. Stacey

    April 09, 2023 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe I make a double batch every week, however, I substitute walnut oil or grapeseed oil for the olive oil .

    Reply
    • krista

      April 11, 2023 at 3:40 am

      So glad you enjoy this granola! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  24. Maruschka

    April 20, 2023 at 3:20 pm

    Hi Krista, thank you for this! how grams would a serving be?

    Reply
    • krista

      April 21, 2023 at 3:36 pm

      I don't have the math done for that. I guess add all the ingredients (convert to grams) and then divide by the number of servings.

      Reply
  25. Megan Shaw

    April 24, 2023 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious!! Will definitely be making this again and again!

    Reply
    • krista

      April 25, 2023 at 8:04 am

      Yay!!!

      Reply
  26. Jennifer

    June 25, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    Love this granola recipe and make it all the time!

    Reply
    • krista

      June 26, 2023 at 5:12 pm

      Yay!!

      Reply
  27. Brandi St. Clair

    August 12, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    I love the flavor and adding in the protein powder. However I never got any big chunks and followed the recipe exactly. I think next time I will double or triple the egg whites since it seemed to be far too dry to form clumps.

    Reply
    • krista

      August 14, 2023 at 8:49 am

      Hmmm interesting. Not sure why the mixture would be dry. Maybe it's the type of protein powder. Make sure you check out the section labeled "Expert Tips."

      Reply

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