Vegan High Protein Granola (oil-free, no protein powder)
This vegan high protein granola is super easy to make - no oil or protein powder required! One serving has roughly 13 grams of protein! Serve it with some fresh fruit and soy yogurt/soy milk and it's a perfect plant-protein packed breakfast to start your day.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 150 g red lentils dry
- 30 g agave syrup or maple syrup
- ½ tbsp cinnamon
- 30 g almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 50 g oats
- 20 g pumpkin seeds
- 20 g walnuts
Instructions
- To a pot, add the lentils and 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Bring to a boil and simmer (uncovered) for 10 minutes.
- Rinse the lentils and drain them for 2-3 minutes to remove excess water. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 160C/320F.
- To a bowl, add 20 g agave syrup, the cinnamon and the drained lentils. Mix well.
- Spread the lentils evenly on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Give them a mix and bake for another 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 10 g agave syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract and salt. Then, add the oats, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
- When the lentils are done baking, add them to the bowl and mix well. Spread evenly on a baking tray and bake for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool to room temperature before storing it in a mason jar for a couple of days.