Air Fryer Protein Granola Recipe
Description
Crunchy, clumpy, and packed with 10g of protein per serving, this air fryer protein granola is a quick and healthy breakfast or snack you can customize with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats, or quick oats / quinoa flakes
- 1/2 cup protein powder, whey, plant-based, or collagen
- 1/4 cup nut butter, almond, peanut, or sunflower seed
- 1/4 cup honey, or maple syrup, agave, or sugar-free syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds, or flax or hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup nuts, almonds, walnuts, or seeds for nut-free
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup dried fruit, added after cooking (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
- 1 large egg white, optional, for extra clusters
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and nuts or seeds.
- Stir in the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and egg white if using. Mix until everything is evenly coated. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Add the granola in an even layer and press it down firmly with a spatula to encourage clusters.
- Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 8–10 minutes, stirring gently once around the 5-minute mark, until golden and toasty.
- Remove and let cool completely without stirring so the clusters set and the granola crisps.
- Once cool, break into chunks and fold in the dried fruit.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Liner
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg