Double chocolate and dried Québec blueberries: crunchy homemade granola topped with all kinds of nuts and seeds.
In a nutshell
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Baking time: 25 minutes
- Protein: about 10 g per 125 ml (1/2 cup) of granola on its own
- Nutritional information: about 39 g of carbohydrates, 12 g of fat, and 4 g of fiber per 125 ml of granola on its own (basic version, approximate values)
- Storage: about 3 weeks
Ingredients
- 750 ml (3 cups) rolled oats
- 2 scoops of Zenit organic chocolate plant-based protein
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped plain almonds
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) raw pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 165 ml (2/3 cup) maple syrup
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) canola oil
After baking
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) mini dark chocolate chips
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) dried Québec blueberries sweetened with apple juice
Preparation
- Place the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 165 °C (325 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except the chocolate and blueberries. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Let cool completely before adding the chocolate and blueberries.
Danielle’s tip
I love adding all kinds of nuts and seeds to my granola: pumpkin seeds for fiber and protein, camelina for omega-3s, sunflower seeds, flax… Let your imagination run wild!
For a higher-protein breakfast: served with 175 g (3/4 cup) of plain Greek yogurt, your bowl provides about 25 g of protein. With 250 ml of milk or soy beverage, about 17 to 19 g.
Note: almond, oat, and coconut beverages contain very little protein (about 1 g per cup).
No time to cook? Zenit almond and multigrain protein granola is certified by Aliments du Québec: add a 60 ml serving to Greek yogurt, and breakfast is ready!
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in this granola?
About 10 g per 125 ml (1/2 cup) of granola on its own, and about 25 g with 175 g of plain Greek yogurt.
What seeds should you add to granola?
Pumpkin, sunflower, flax, hemp, or camelina seeds: they add fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
How long does homemade granola keep?
About 3 to 4 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., nutritionist
Member of the Order of Dietitians-Nutritionists of Quebec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition