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Healthy High Protein Granola

This easy homemade granola recipe is high in protein, healthy fats, fiber, and has no sugar added! It is vegan and gluten-free. It is made with oats, coconut oil, a variety of nuts, and dried fruit. Serving size is about 1/3 of a cup, but no judgment or guilt if you double down!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 22
Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (or coconut flakes)
  • 1 cup oats (gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 cups slivered raw almonds (or raw almonds chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups raw pecans, chopped or left whole
  • 1 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds or a combination)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup powdered Swerve sweetener (can sub honey, maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar)
  • 2 tbsp flax seed meal
  • 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground sea salt
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries * optional (or other fruit)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl (except dried fruit)
  •  Add in the melted coconut oil and vanilla and mix well.
  • Spread evenly on a large baking sheet covered in parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  •  Bake for 20 minutes, stir and bake another 10-15 minutes.
  • Let cool. Add dry fruits once cooled.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze so let it warm to room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can swap the alternate sweetener for your sweetener of choice, feel free to experiment and make it your own!
The carbohydrates from swerve are not included in the macro listing since it is a sugar alcohol and is not processed the same as regular carbs. 
To ensure it is gluten free, use specifically gluten-free oats. 
To make this keto friendly, omit the dried fruits.
 
Keyword Easy Snack, Fiber, Gluten Free, Granola, Healthy Fats, High-Fiber, No Sugar Added, Nuts, On The Go Breakfast, Protein, Quick Breakfast, Sugar Free, Vegan