Crunchy High Protein Vanilla Seed Granola
A golden, crunchy batch-baked granola loaded with protein powder, pumpkin seeds, and peanut butter. Completely egg-free and naturally sweetened for an easy morning energy boost.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the rolled oats
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla whey protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and pumpkin seeds until evenly mixed.
Look for: evenly mixed
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Gently warm the peanut butter and maple…
In a small heatproof bowl or measuring cup, gently warm the peanut butter and maple syrup in the microwave for 20 seconds to thin them out.
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Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over…
Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until no dry floury pockets remain and clusters form.
Look for: no dry floury pockets remain and clusters form
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Spread the granola mixture evenly across the…
Spread the granola mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet in a single compact layer.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring gently halfway through, until the granola is fragrant and golden brown.
Look for: the granola is fragrant and golden brown
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Remove from the oven and allow to…
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the tray for 30 minutes without disturbing to let crisp clusters form.
Allow: 30 minutes
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Store in an airtight glass container at…
Store in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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