This high-protein granola is made with sourdough discard, whey protein, and a mix of nuts, making it a hearty and nutritious breakfast or snack. It's oven-baked for a crisp finish and sweetened naturally with honey. Serve it with milk or yogurt for a balanced meal
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the oats on a baking tray and toast them in the oven for 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine sourdough discard, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and whey protein powder. Stir until the mixture becomes a runny paste.
In a large bowl, mix the toasted oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well until everything is coated evenly.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even crispness.
Let the granola cool completely before storing it in a mason jar or airtight container. Enjoy the granola with milk or your favorite plant-based milk.
Notes
Every oven bakes a little differently, so keep an eye on the granola during the last 10 minutes. It should be golden and smell toasty, not burnt.
Let it cool completely: The granola crisps up as it cools, so don’t worry if it still feels a little soft when you take it out of the oven.
Stir gently: If you like clumps in your granola, don’t stir too much while baking. Stirring breaks them up!