Healthy Cinnamon Granola
It makes about 16 half cup servings of granola, so it’s perfect for a monthly meal prep or easily halved. Also easily customizable to what you have on-hand!
Ingredients
- 4 c rolled oats gluten free, if needed
- 4 c puffed rice or crispy rice cereal gluten free, if needed
- 2 c nuts and seeds of choice this time I used 1c pumpkin seeds, 1/4c pecans, 1/4c almonds, and 1/2c buckwheat groats
- 3 T flaxseeds or chia optional, just to boost nutrition. I used 2T ground and 1T whole flaxseed
- 2-3 T cinnamon according to taste
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/3 c vanilla protein powder optional, add more to increase protein content
- 1 c applesauce
- 1/3 c brown sugar
Instructions
- Just preheat the oven to 325*F and grease two large baking sheets. Grab a large bowl, and add all the dry ingredients. Mix together REALLY well until all the pieces are coated with cinnamon and protein powder (if using). Mix applesauce and vanilla extract into dry ingredieents, and stir it up until everything is well coated. Spread half the mixture onto each prepped baking sheet, and bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through. Let cool and break apart! Last step is optional, but for extra crispy granola, I twice bake! Just add pans back into the oven for about 3-5 minutes after letting them cool for about 15-20 minutes and breaking up some of the clusters. WATCH CLOSELY to ensure edges don’t burn. Remove again, cool completely, and store in airtight containers. Stores well for about a month!
Video
A perfect travel snack to make in bulk, so you can always grab some when you need it! Be sure to use gluten free rice cereal and gluten free oats, if you’re Celiac or gluten intolerant. This recipe is easy, oil-free, vegan, and totally addicting. Hope you enjoy!
