High Protein Granola Crunchy (Printer-Friendly)
Crunchy, protein-packed granola with oats and cinnamon for a nutritious snack or yogurt topper.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Binders and Sweeteners
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3 large egg whites, room temperature
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1/4 cup collagen peptides powder
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1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia
→ Spices
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2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Dry Cereals and Grains
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2 cups crisp brown rice cereal
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1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until slightly bubbly. Blend in collagen peptides powder until fully incorporated, smoothing out any clumps along the bowl edges with a spatula. Add cinnamon and liquid stevia, then whisk thoroughly.
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Gently fold in brown rice cereal and rolled oats with a spatula until evenly coated with the wet mixture.
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Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 20 minutes.
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Gently stir the granola to break up clusters and redistribute closer to the center. Bake for another 10 minutes.
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Stir again gently and bake an additional 4 to 8 minutes until the granola achieves the desired crunchiness. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before breaking up large clusters. Allow to cool completely on the pan to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.
# Additional Suggestions:
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For sweeter granola, increase liquid stevia by 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon and optionally add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon more cinnamon without altering baking temperature or duration.
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Leftover granola keeps well for up to two weeks if stored in an airtight container.