How to Make High Protein Granola

High protein granola gives your metabolism a boost first thing in the morning, or late in the day as a snack. It also provides you with a good source of quality fiber, which is important to keeping a healthy heart and colon. This high protein granola is not only good for you, its also tasty and satisfying.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A cookie sheet
• A large bowl
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cherries, prunes, apricots, etc.)
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• Non-stick spray

How to Make High Protein Granola

1. Mix the oatmeal, dried fruit and cinnamon in the large bowl until it is well mixed.

2. Add the peanut butter and the corn syrup.

3. Mix the peanut butter and the corn syrup into the mixture. You may have to use your hands to get it well blended.

4. Spray the cookie sheet with the non-stick spray.

5. Spread the granola out on the cookie sheet.

6. Bake at 300 degrees F until almost dry.

7. Set out to cool.

8. Place in an airtight container.

Tips & Warnings

• If you like chunky granola, put the granola onto the cookie sheet in clumps. If you like a more cereal-like granola, crumble the mixture with your hands as you put it on the sheet.
• You can use crunchy peanut butter for a nutty taste, or add the nut of your choice for even more protein and fiber.
• Do not put the finished granola in a container until it is fully cooled or else it with not get crunchy.