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To get us off to a great start, let’s begin with a delicious recipe…

We love granola in our house. In fact, I can’t keep it in the house because we eat it up so quickly! My toddler is the biggest fan of cereal, which inspired me to create this recipe for granola with an extra dose of protein (he’s not the greatest eater). And you know what? It’s perfect for pregnant mamas, too! Extra protein is so important during pregnancy (80-100 grams per day) – to help your growing baby, your energy, and helps in preventing pre-eclampsia. (For more in-depth information, check out the Brewer Diet.)
Protein Packed Granola
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant!)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 nuts (chopped/sliced almonds are our favorite!)
- 1/8 – 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp real sea salt
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp sucanat
- 3-4 scoops vanilla protein powder (I like Designer Whey Aria Women’s Protein – can be found at Trader Joe’s)
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 cup raw honey
1. Preheat oven to 315 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large, high sided baking pan with olive oil.
2. In a large bowl, mix together: oats, coconut, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, nuts, chia seeds, salt, sucanat, and protein powder.
3. In a small saucepan, combine coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. Heat until oil is melted, stirring to combine honey and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients.
4. Place granola on prepared baking pan. Bake in oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.