Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
This cinnamon toast crunch granola will remind you of the classic cereal but made with wholesome ingredients. It is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein to keep you fueled. It has a sweet cinnamon flavor that is so nostalgic.
I loved cinnamon toast crunch cereal as a kid but it is loaded with sugar and not so great ingredients. This granola can be made with whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand and you can totally make it sweeter if you prefer. It’s pretty customizable like all my granola recipes. I love the classic flavors of this granola and the crunch factor from the nuts.
You can add this granola on top of yogurt, smoothies, chia pudding, or just enjoy it plain with some milk. It’s so delicious and satisfying. It makes for the perfect breakfast, snack, or even dessert!
If you make this cinnamon toast crunch granola, tag me @nutsaboutgreens on Instagram so I can see your creations! Don’t forget to leave a comment below!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the oats, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, salt, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
- In a small pot over medium low heat, add the coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and almond butter. Stir with a spatula until everything is melted and smooth. Turn heat off and add the vanilla and stir.
- Pour mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
- Pour granola on to the baking sheet and press granola down onto the pan. Bake for 20 minutes then flip/toss granola and press down again. Bake for another 20 minutes.
- Leave granola to cool completely before lifting off the pan and storing, do not toss/mix. It will form nice clusters when you leave the granola to cool on the pan. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
