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Cinnamon Granola

This homemade cinnamon granola is crunchy, lightly spiced, and incredibly easy to make. With just a few pantry staples, you’ll have a big batch of golden clusters that are perfect for making parfaits!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Diet Low Lactose, Low Salt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 441kcal
Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups chopped nuts I used a combination of sliced almonds, chopped walnuts and chopped pecans but use your favorite nuts
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, buts, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Toss until everything is well combined and spread in a single layer on the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flip the granola. Bake for 15 more minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, at least 1 hour. Store in an air-tight container until ready to use.

Notes

  • Line your pan with parchment paper. It makes cleanup so much easier, and it’s a guarantee that nothing sticks.
  • Spread the mixture in an even layer. This helps it bake up evenly, nice and golden, without burning in spots or staying soft in others.
  • Don’t overbake it. The granola will keep crisping as it cools, so take it out once it’s lightly golden.
  • If you like big clusters, press the mixture together before baking and stir gently to avoid breaking them up as the mixture cools.
  • Make it your own! Try adding dried cranberries, raisins, or apricots after baking. You can even toss in chocolate chips once it cools completely.
  • Ingredients to prep ahead- Pre-chop the nuts and have the dry ingredients measured and ready to go. 
  • Leftovers and storage- Keep the cooled granola in an airtight container on the counter or in the pantry. It will stay fresh for several weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg