Transform your breakfast routine with the delightful Vegan Protein Cereal, a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. This innovative dish is packed with plant-based protein and offers a satisfying crunch that will leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle your day.
Indulging in a bowl of Vegan Protein Cereal is always a joyous experience for me. Whether I’m enjoying a leisurely breakfast at home or packing it for a quick snack on the go, this cereal never fails to satisfy my taste buds and keep me full for hours.
Its crunchy texture combined with the sweetness of dried fruits makes every bite a delightful treat.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Oven
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and dried apricots.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Drizzle the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract over the dry ingredients. Add a pinch of salt for flavor.
- Stir Well: Mix everything together until the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring it’s in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cereal is golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cereal to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
- Serve: Serve your Vegan Protein Cereal with your favorite plant-based milk or yogurt for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 2%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Zinc: 8%
Vegan Protein Cereal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and dried apricots.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Drizzle the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract over the dry ingredients. Add a pinch of salt for flavor.
- Stir Well: Mix everything together until the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring it’s in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cereal is golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cereal to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
- Serve: Serve your Vegan Protein Cereal with your favorite plant-based milk or yogurt for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 2%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Zinc: 8%