Air Fryer Protein-Rich Granola
Air Fryer Protein-Rich Granola
Ingredients
For the Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup soy protein crisps, or puffed quinoa
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, almonds or cashews work well
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, heaped
- 1 pinch sea salt
For the Wet Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or neutral oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, optional
Optional Add-Ins (after cooking)
- as needed coconut flakes
- as needed dried fruit, cranberries, apricots
- as needed dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: rolled oats, soy protein crisps (or puffed quinoa), chopped nuts, heaped cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients: maple syrup (or honey), extra virgin olive oil (or neutral oil), and vanilla extract (if using).
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until they are well combined and the oats are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Line an air fryer basket or tray with a piece of parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the granola mixture into the lined air fryer basket and spread it out evenly in a single layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Air fry the granola at 140°C for 15-20 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 140
- 7
During the air frying process, stop every 5 minutes to stir the granola with a spatula to prevent it from burning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Once cooked and golden, remove the granola from the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Let the granola cool completely before serving. This will allow it to become crunchy.
⏱️ 30 min
- 10
Serve the granola as a crunchy topping for yogurt, muesli, or enjoy it on its own. Add optional ingredients like coconut flakes, dried fruit, or dark chocolate chips after cooling.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Protein-Rich Granola
For the Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup soy protein crisps, or puffed quinoa
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, almonds or cashews work well
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, heaped
- 1 pinch sea salt
For the Wet Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or neutral oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, optional
Optional Add-Ins (after cooking)
- as needed coconut flakes
- as needed dried fruit, cranberries, apricots
- as needed dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: rolled oats, soy protein crisps (or puffed quinoa), chopped nuts, heaped cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients: maple syrup (or honey), extra virgin olive oil (or neutral oil), and vanilla extract (if using).
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until they are well combined and the oats are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Line an air fryer basket or tray with a piece of parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the granola mixture into the lined air fryer basket and spread it out evenly in a single layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Air fry the granola at 140°C for 15-20 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 140 - 7
During the air frying process, stop every 5 minutes to stir the granola with a spatula to prevent it from burning.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once cooked and golden, remove the granola from the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Let the granola cool completely before serving. This will allow it to become crunchy.
⏱️ 30 min - 10
Serve the granola as a crunchy topping for yogurt, muesli, or enjoy it on its own. Add optional ingredients like coconut flakes, dried fruit, or dark chocolate chips after cooling.
⏱️ 1 min