Make high protein granola without protein powder! This protein-rich granola is ready in 30 minutes for an easy, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack.
Granola is so often marketed as a health food when it's packed with tons of ultra-processed ingredients, loaded with sugar, and stripped of nutrients like fiber and protein.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE granola. I have so many granola recipes on my site.
But even with homemade granola, it's best to enjoy it in moderation. Even homemade granolas can be higher in calories and easy to over eat.
BUT I've got a delicious protein granola in store today.
This granola has the taste and texture of a classic granola recipe, but it's secretly got some extra protein. So this recipe can be enjoyed as part of a balanced breakfast!
I don't know about you, but I don't really want my granola to taste like protein powder.
To make a high protein granola without protein powder, you need some source of protein.
This recipe uses TVP (textured vegetable protein) as the plant protein source.
So, no weird protein powder flavors. TVP has a neutral flavor and turns super crunchy in the oven, for a perfect granola texture!
TVP stands for Textured Vegetable Protein.
It's a vegan meat substitute. Unlike many meat products on the market, it is only one ingredient: soy.
TVP can come in different shapes and sizes, but most often it is sold in small pieces.
Soy is high in protein, and TVP is a concentrated form of soy protein. So TVP is especially high in protein, making it a great vegan protein source.
Typically TVP is used in savory recipes, but it works so well in this granola!
As with all foods that are semi-processed, it's best to enjoy TVP in moderation and opt for whole foods in their least processed form as often as you can.
That said, TVP makes a delicious crunchy granola that's got a punch of protein!
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients until thoroughly coated.
Step 3. Spread on the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until the granola is golden brown.
Step 4. Remove from the oven and cool completely on the pan to create clusters. Then break into chunks and enjoy!
Feel free to play around and add seeds, fruits, and spices for your own spin on this granola
Yes. Puffed millet, TVP, and rolled oats are all naturally gluten-free.
Some oats are contaminated with gluten during the processing so if you're allergic to gluten be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats.
Use date syrup in place of the maple syrup. It can be subbed 1:1
Store this granola in an air tight container at room temperature. It will last several weeks.
Thank you God for this protein-rich granola without protein powder. Thank you for this nutrient-dense food to fuel our day. Amen.
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Make high protein granola without protein powder! This protein-rich granola is ready in 30 minutes for an easy, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack.
**For a granola with larger clusters, increase the syrup to 3/4 cup.
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