I'm not big on buying boxed cereal, especially since most of it turns into half eaten box of hard as rocks, stale mess that ends up in the trash.
This weekend, I finally put together a granola cereal that's been in my head for a while now, it's protein packed and refined sugar-free.
Oats, nuts, seeds and berries, mixed together for delicious goodness.
It's super simple and easy, just mix, roast and mix some more and you'll have one of the best granola cereals around.
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Who says it's only for breakfast, this was my dinner last night. The perfect no cook dinner after a long day. For those of you who don't know, I'm a Center Director of an Early Learning Center, by day, and last night a parent with car trouble made my long day even longer, can't leave until the last child leaves. On my 30 minute ride home all I could think of was diving into a bowl or two of this Cinnamon Spice Granola and a side of fruit.It waaas perfect!
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Oh so many ways to enjoy
- served with milk of your choice, I use almond.
- over yogurt or fruit
- alone as a snack
- over ice cream
- with your favorite nut butter
- after a good workout
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Cinnamon Spice Granola
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- ½ cup pepitas
- ½ cup walnuts, rough chopped
- ½ cup almonds, rough chopped
- ½ cup shelled hemp seeds
- 1 cup coconut chips or flakes
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon allspice powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add-in Ingredients
- ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- ½ cup goji berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- In a smaller bowl mix the wet ingredients.
- Pour syrup mixture over dry ingredients, and mix until all dry ingredients are coated.
- Pour into pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes, stirring every ten minutes until granola is lightly toasted, if you want a darker granola, leave in oven a bit longer.
- Remove from oven an allow to cool completely.
- Transfer to large bowl, add in dried cranberries and goji berries and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container, a mason jar is perfect for storing your granola.
- It should keep for two to three week, that's if it last that long.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅔ cup
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 18.9
- Sodium: 81.1
- Fat: 17.4
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 52.5
- Fiber: 7.7
- Protein: 12.9
- Cholesterol: 0
Theresa @DearCreatives says
One of my older daughters made granola last night. I can't wait to try your recipe! Pinned for later. Thanks for joining in the party. Hope your having a great week!
Ginger says
I do love a homemade granola. And you added so many goodies to it. Yes! Thanks again for sharing at Show Me Saturday.
Celeste says
This granola is really good, I eat at my desk at work.
cathy says
I cannot wait to make this!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Celeste says
You are welcome, let me know how you like it.