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Protein Packed Cherry Almond Granola // JustineCelina.com

PROTEIN PACKED CHERRY ALMOND GRANOLA

My Protein Packed Cherry Almond Granola comes together in 20 minutes with pantry staples — in fact, I bet you have most of these ingredients kicking around your kitchen right now. A nutritious, antioxidant rich blend of oats, almonds, pepitas, shredded coconut, cocoa nibs, dried cherries and a plant based vanilla protein powder (it may seem crazy, but it adds tons of extra protein and natural sweetness to this granola!) combine with coconut oil, organic Canadian maple syrup (eh?!) a kiss of cinnamon and a dash of salt to create a versatile granola that can be enjoyed in your breakfast bowls, smoothie bowls, parfaits and alone as a snack all summer long.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Justine

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup whole unsalted almonds
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 1/2 cup cocoa nibs
  • 1/4 cup virgin unrefined coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened dried cherries
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°C.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients except dried cherries.
  3. Add coconut oil to a microwave safe measuring cup and microwave for 1 minute (or until completely liquefied).
  4. Add maple syrup to measuring cup. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients over the granola mixture, mixing as you go. Continue mixing until fully combined.
  6. Distribute the Protein Packed Cherry Almond Granola over a large baking sheet.
  7. Pop granola into the oven and bake on the middle rack for 15 minutes (or until lightly toasted), turning and mixing at the halfway mark.
  8. Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before returning to the mixing bowl.
  9. Add dried cherries to the Protein Packed Cherry Almond Granola and mix to combine.
  10. Serve and enjoy immediately, or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.