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Air Fryer Protein Granola Recipe

This homemade protein granola is quick to make in the air fryer, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (or quick oats / quinoa flakes)
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (whey, plant-based, or collagen)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds (or flax or hemp seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or seeds for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
  • 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup, agave, or sugar-free syrup)
  • 1 large egg white (optional, for extra clusters)

Add-ins

  • 1/3 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.) added after cooking

Instructions
 

  • Mix oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and nuts in a bowl.
  • Stir in nut butter, honey, vanilla, and egg white if using. Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
  • Line basket with parchment, add mixture, press down to form clusters.
  • Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 8–10 minutes, stirring once at 5 minutes, until golden.
  • Cool completely, then fold in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

For extra clusters, add egg white and press firmly before air frying.
Keyword Granola, protein