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It’s time to power up your next hike with protein-infused granola! This week I partnered with AmBari Nutrition to infuse homemade granola with protein. Along with AmBari’s snack pack variety box, this trail mix is packed with protein to keep you moving on your next trail blazing adventure.
The granola itself follows the basic rules for DIY granola: start with oats, protein, oil, honey and juice. For my trail mix I used AmBari Nutrition’s French Vanilla protein powder, coconut oil and orange juice – though you can substitute the OJ with other juices like apple juice or grape juice. Basically, the OJ adds a touch of acidity and helps bring out the flavor of the protein even more.
To ensure you get crispy granola, be sure to roast your oats on low temp and stir them every 20-30 minutes to prevent any burning. When mine were already pretty crisp, I turned off the oven BUT I left the granola in to continue to dry out over the course of about an hour. This method produced the crunchiest granola I’ve ever had – and I absolutely LOVED it!
AmBari Nutrition’s snack pack variety box adds a punch of crispy flavors (and even more protein!). For this trail mix I used BBQ Crispy O’s – which were straight up addicting – Tasty Bits party mix and pizza flavors and cinna-crunch ‘n’ chocolate bits. Plus, to really drive home the trail mix flavor, I added some of my own flair with dried pineapple and apricot and some candy-coated chocolates.
Protein enhanced diets have many benefits. Not only does protein help you feel fuller – and therefore reduces the urge to snack between meals – it can help you lose weight by replacing “empty” and sugar-y calories with the protein your body needs. I’m using AmBari proteins to supplement my diet while I lose weight for our upcoming wedding!
Are you using protein to lose weight? What’s your favorite way to add a protein boost to your daily caloric budget?
Let us know in the comments below!
