Description
A cozy and nutritious granola packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup seeds (such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (such as cranberries or raisins) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), and protein powder (if using) in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well-coated.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add dried fruits if using, after removing from the oven.
- Cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
Customize with your favorite nuts and seeds, and consider adding chocolate chips for a delicious twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola, pumpkin, high-protein, healthy snacks, breakfast