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Cinnamon Granola

This flavorful cinnamon granola recipe (low-sugar) is the perfect quick and healthy breakfast made with simple ingredients.
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Course: Clean Eating Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings (6 cups)
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Violet Parcha

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups rolled oats if this recipe needs to be gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil softened
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, walnuts, maple syrup, coconut oil, shredded coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
    3 1/2 cups rolled oats, 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup shredded coconut, 1/3 cup coconut oil, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Spread the mixture evenly across the baking sheet, and place it in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Using a spatula, press the granola down as tightly as possible and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely.
  • Once it has cooled, gently stir in the dried cranberries and chia seeds.
    1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Notes

Substitutions

  • Can use pecans instead of walnuts
  • Can use butter instead of coconut oil
  • Can use flax seeds instead of chia seeds

Store

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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