Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, these Honey Almond Protein Granola Clusters are sweetened with honey and packed with protein, making them a perfect snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, sliced almonds, sea salt, and optional cinnamon. Stir well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the almond butter and honey until smooth. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients.
- Form irregular clusters with the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the clusters cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to an airtight container.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- For nut-free, substitute almonds with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- For longer storage, consider refrigerating or freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola, protein, healthy snack, breakfast, honey, almond