Step 1

Heat oven to 325 degrees and line a medium (11x17") rimmed baking sheet with silicone or parchment paper.

Step 2

With a wooden spoon mix the oil, syrup, and vanilla together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Add the remaining ingredients and stir well until the oats are completely coated (it may take a minute to get everything evenly coated).

Step 4

Scrape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press it in an even layer over the pan using the back of the spoon or your hand wetted with water.

Step 5

Bake, rotating the pan halfway through if needed, for about 24-26 minutes - do not stir. It will be golden brown all over and more on the edges (TIP: check the last few minutes as the edges burn easier with addition of the protein powder.)

Step 6

Remove to a cooling rack for 1 hour before breaking the granola into chunks and letting cool completely.

Step 7

Store in an airtight container for up to a month at room temperature.