This Low Calorie High Protein Chocolate Granola is just 224 calories and is packed with 12.3g of protein!
I used my favorite plant based chocolate protein powder to make this recipe, but you can use any chocolate protein powder you like.
Serve with milk, over yogurt, or smoothie bowls to add crunch and added protein to your favorite breakfasts. Or just snack on this healthy protein granola.
Low Calorie High Protein Chocolate Granola
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Ingredients in Healthy Chocolate Granola
Thanks to the sweetness of the chocolate protein powder, you won’t need any sugar or honey to sweeten this recipe.
But we do need something “sticky” to hold it all together, and that’s the apple sauce. You can swap it out for pear baby food if you can’t have apple sauce.
Shopping Lost for High Protein Granola:
- Old-fashioned rolled oats
- Chocolate Protein Powder (see recipe card below!)
- Coconut oil
- Raw sunflower seeds
- Flax seeds
- Unsweetened apple sauce
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
How to Make Low Calorie Protein Granola
What I really love about this recipe is that you mix and bake the granola in the same pan.
This helps cut down the clean up time and makes the recipe extra easy.
How to Make Low Calorie Protein Granola:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a 9 x 9 casserole dish, combine all the granola ingredients, and mix well.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring twice, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and leave uncovered on the countertop overnight to crisp up. Then store in a cool dry place for up to a week.
Low Calorie High Protein Chocolate Granola Recipe
This chocolate protein granola is easy and fun to make. I know you’ll love it! Here are some more protein packed breakfasts I think you’ll love.
More Low Calorie High Protein Breakfasts:
Low Calorie Protein Chocolate Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a 9 x 9 casserole dish, combine all the granola ingredients, and mix well.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring twice, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and leave uncovered on the countertop overnight to crisp up. Then store in a cool dry place for up to a week.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Protein Granola
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