Dark chocolate, cranberries, and pistachios: a crunchy, delicious homemade granola enriched with Zenit chocolate plant protein. Perfect over Greek yogurt!
In brief
- Preparation: 10 minutes
- Baking: 25 minutes
- Protein: about 7 g per 125 ml (1/2 cup) of granola on its own
- Nutrition facts: about 41 g of carbohydrates, 10 g of fat, and 5 g of fiber per 125 ml of granola on its own (basic version, approximate values)
- Storage: about 3 weeks
Ingredients
- 500 ml (2 cups) large-flake rolled oats
- 250 ml (1 cup) barley flakes (or rolled oats)
- 1 scoop of Zenit organic chocolate plant protein
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) pistachios
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) canola oil
- 1 pinch of fleur de sel
After baking
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped dark chocolate
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped dried cranberries
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 cranberries. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Let cool completely before adding the chocolate and cranberries.
Danielle's tip
No barley flakes? Simply replace them with rolled oats. Store in an airtight container for about 3 weeks.
For a higher-protein breakfast: served with 175 g (3/4 cup) of plain Greek yogurt, your bowl provides about 22 g of protein. With 250 ml of milk or soy drink, about 14 to 16 g.
Note: almond, oat, and coconut drinks contain very little protein (about 1 g per cup).
No time to cook? Zenit almond and multigrain protein granola is certified Aliments du Québec: serve a 60 ml portion over Greek yogurt, and breakfast is ready!
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in this granola?
About 7 g per 125 ml (1/2 cup) of granola on its own, and about 22 g with 175 g of plain Greek yogurt.
Why add the chocolate after baking?
To prevent it from melting: add it once the granola has cooled completely.
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 Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition