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Protein Homemade Granola

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Healthy homemade granola recipe with coconut flakes, honey, dates, cranberries and chopped almonds. This honey protein granola is perfect for breakfast or snack.

Homemade granola in small jars.

If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy snack to fuel your day, homemade granola is the way to go. Not only is it easy to make, but with the addition of protein-rich ingredients like nuts, it can provide a satisfying boost of energy that will keep you going throughout the day. This recipe for easy honey granola packs in plenty of protein with almonds, egg white, and oats – all drizzled in sweet honey for a tasty treat that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you enjoy it as a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack, this homemade granola is sure to become one of your go-to recipes!

Homemade Granola Recipe

Texture: crunchy.
Taste: sweet.
Simplicity: it is simple to make this recipe, there is an extra step of whipping egg white with electric mixer.
Meal Type: brunch, sweet party ideas and snack, breakfast.

Honey Granola Ingredients

  • Egg white – to add extra protein.
  • Honey – for sweetness, substitute with maple syrup if you prefer.
  • Vanilla extract – to enhance the flavor.
  • Coconut oil – to make it crispy.
  • Rolled Oats – are the best for this recipe.
  • Chopped Almonds – sliced or slivered almonds can be used.
  • Coconut flakes – for extra coconut flavor.
  • Cranberries – dry cranberries should be used.
  • Dates – for extra sweetness.
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How to make Protein Homemade Granola

  1. (Full printable recipe and video below). Whip egg white with electric mixer, add honey, vanilla extract and coconut oil, mix well.
  2. Add oats and almonds, mix and bake for 20 minutes at 280 F.
  3. Remove from oven, add coconut flakes, cranberries and dates.
  4. Store your granola in a closed jar.
Step by step how to make homemade granola with coconut, dates almonds and honey.

Tips to make Healthy Homemade Granola

  • Make sure to whip the egg white really good until foamy, but you don’t need to whip until soft peak.
  • What to do with egg yolk? You can make scrambled egg for breakfast, just use 1 full egg plus 1 egg yolk. If you place in the airtight container the egg yolk will be good on the next day. Don’t leave it uncovered, because it will dry out. You can also make Key Lime Pie, but this dessert recipe calls for 4 egg yolks, so you will need more than 1 egg yolk.
  • Add your dried fruits and coconut flakes after baking oats, because you don’t want to burn them.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Any dried fruits can be used, for example: raisins, apricot (chopped), figs, blueberries etc.
  • Other nuts instead of almonds including cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts or walnuts can be used.
  • You can use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Meal Prep Tips: Store in closed tightly container. You can have it for breakfast or snack with milk or yogurt.
Baked oats with nuts on baking sheet.

Protein Granola FAQ’s

Is granola high in protein?

You will feel full after eating granola since it contains protein and fiber. This particular recipe has extra protein from egg white.

How do you make granola from scratch?

Make sure to mix wet ingredients together including coconut oil and honey first before adding dry ingredients like oats and nuts, mix very well. After that, bake in the oven, add rest of ingredients for instance: dried fruits, coconut flakes or seeds.

Is homemade granola healthy for you?

Yes it is, it contains real food ingredients like rolled oats, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts (you can use any) and dried fruits. In addition, granola  improves blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and blood sugar.

How to store homemade granola?

Keep in airtight plastic or glass container with lid.

Other Snack Recipes

Dried fruits, oats, coconut granola.

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Protein Homemade Granola

Healthy protein homemade granola with dry fruits, coconut flakes, honey and almonds.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/2 cup dates chopped
  • 1/3 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 280 F. Put parchment paper or reusable mat on baking pan.
  • In a large bowl beat the egg white, add honey, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Add oats and almonds, mix well.
    1 egg white, 1/4 cup honey, 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup almonds
  • Put oats granola on baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove from oven. Add dates, coconut flakes and dried cranberries, mix well.
    1/2 cup dates, 1/3 cup coconut flakes, 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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Notes

  • Make sure to whip the egg white really good until foamy, but you don’t need to whip until soft peak.
  • What to do with egg yolk? You can make scrambled egg for breakfast, just use 1 full egg plus 1 egg yolk. If you place in the airtight container the egg yolk will be good on the next day. Don’t leave it uncovered, because it will dry out. You can also make Key Lime Pie, but this dessert recipe calls for 4 egg yolks, so you will need more than 1 egg yolk.
  • Add your dried fruits and coconut flakes after baking oats, because you don’t want to burn them.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Any dried fruits can be used, for example: raisins, apricot (chopped), figs, blueberries etc.
  • Other nuts instead of almonds including cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts or walnuts can be used.
  • You can use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Meal Prep Tips: Store in closed tightly container. You can have it for breakfast or snack with milk or yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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Update Notes: The recipe was originally posted in March 2014, it was updated completely in May, 2023.

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16 Comments

  1. I love how you managed to lighten this up using only 1 tbsp of oil – Amazing Ilona! This looks delicious – will definitively be trying in the near future 🙂 Pinned!

    1. Thanks Jocelyn, I usually choose ingredients that I like to eat. Granola is the perfect snack and healthy:)

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