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Are you ready to start your day with a burst of warmth and flavor? Look no further than my Cinnamon Raisin Granola recipe, a homemade creation that promises to change your mornings and invigorate your senses. If there’s one ingredient that can instantly transport us to a cozy and comforting atmosphere, it’s cinnamon. This humble spice has the remarkable ability to infuse any dish with a symphony of flavours that soothe the soul.
When I reached out to my wonderful community and asked for your input on the next granola flavour, the response was clear: Cinnamon Raisin. I couldn’t have been happier with the choice. Cinnamon holds a special place in my heart, as it’s one of those pantry staples that effortlessly transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary experiences.
The recipe combines the nutty goodness of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews, and walnuts with the chewy sweetness of raisins. The gluten-free oats combined with the coconut adds the necessary depth and texture.
This double infusion guarantees that every bite is delightful and as warm and cozy as possible! As the granola bakes, your kitchen will be filled with an intoxicating aroma that’s practically synonymous with comfort.
The process is simple and rewarding. After combining the dry ingredients and whisking together a fragrant mixture of olive oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, and cinnamon, you’ll spread the mixture onto baking sheets. Press it down gently to create clusters that will become your crispy treasures. In the oven, the granola transforms from a collection of ingredients to a symphony of flavors and textures.
As tempting as it may be to dive in as soon as the granola comes out of the oven, allow it to cool completely on the baking sheets. This ensures that those coveted clusters develop.
I can’t wait to see your creations and hear about the wonderful moments this Cinnamon Raisin Granola brings to your mornings. Don’t forget to share your photos and tag me in your posts. Your dishes always inspire me daily and reinforce the incredible sense of community we share!
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30 Responses
Your pictures inspired me to finally make my first home-made granola and I needed something to celebrate the arrival of fall.
The flavour is incredible, deep, rich and not to sweet.. it’s just the absolute perfect fall treat. And it was so easy, that I seriously question, how I have not started making granola earlier!
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe, I will be back for more!
Hey Mina! I am so happy to hear you’ve started your granola making journey – I promise you it doesn’t end here!! I also love to hear that you found the recipe easy and the flavours balanced! Can’t wait to hear about what else you create! Happy crunching 🙂 Teri-Ann
I’ve been making granola for over 30 years, but now that I’ve found your recipes, I’m trying all new flavors! Thank you! Loved the pumpkin and chocolate! Today, I have the cinnamon granola in the oven. The real test for me. I’ve only ever made it this way. We’ll see how it compares to mine.😘
Hey Mary! This makes me so happy to read. I truly love that you are loving my recipes and flavours. Thinking of new flavours and experimenting is one of my favourite things to do! I’m excited for you to try so many more!
This is my go to granola! Best recipe out there!
This is my all-time favorite granola, and so easy to make. I added semi-sweet chocolate chips and used NuttZo, a mixed nut and seed butter, instead of regular peanut butter. It is very hard not to eat the entire batch at once.
Thank you for sharing this recipe and I now know how easy it is to make your healthy granola!
I’m so happy to hear it’s your favorite!! The classic flavours of cinnamon and raisin will get ya everytime! Thanks for the love
Delish! made today (Kinsale, Ireland)
So happy you enjoyed it!
I love your Granola its so crunchy and so delicious thank u for all yummy recipes
Bhavna – that is the response I love to read!! Crunchy granola is the name of my game 🙂 Thanks for the review and rating
Looks delicious!! How long will it keep after it’s made? Does it need to be refrigerated? Thank you for all your delicious recipes!
Hey Karen – you do not need to refridgerate the granola after making it. You can store in at room temperature in an air tight container once it’s completely cooled
Do you bake the raisins with the granola mixture or do you add the raisins once the mixture is out of the oven and cooled?
Hey Remi, the raisins are best added afterwards as sometimes they get too dried out in the oven – however you can soak them prior to baking if you’d like to add them into the mix from the beginning!
For me, this recipe is IT. The smell is incredible, the golden clusters never disappoint and I literally put this granola on everything… on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream, or often, all on its own. With a few simple ingredients and little in the way of cleanup, this is the recipe I go to again and again and again. Go make it and I bet you will, too!
Hey Mac! I am so thrilled to read your review on this granola, I love that you tried this and loved it! Thank you for showing love!!
For me, this recipe is THE ONE. The smell is incredible, the golden clusters never disappoint and I literally put this granola on everything… on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream, or often, all on its own. With a few simple ingredients and little in the way of cleanup, this is the recipe I go to again and again and again. Go make it and I bet you will, too!
I make this on repeat and have shared the recipe with many other ladies. Love it!!
I love that this recipe is on repeat for you and you’re sharing it with others!! Thank you so much for the love and rating 🙂
I love granola Thank You for all my options in flavors
Could I use less oil to keep the calories down somewhat?
Possibly replace with applesauce which I have done in some recipes
Appreciate your response
Hey Eileen, thank you so much for your comment! So happy that you enjoy my granola recipes. You can try replacing it with apple sauce but you will not yield the same results. You can also try using less oil but your ingredients may not bind as much however the taste will still be amazing! I hope this helps
Is the recipe designed to use quick oats or old fashion rolled oats?
Hi there, all of my granola recipes are with old fashioned rolled oats!
hi teriann thanks for sharing your amazing granola recipes!
i was wondering if you know exactly how much granola comes out of one recipe? in grams or kg
thanks a lot!
Hi Paloma, I don’t know the exact amount in grams or kg but you could convert whatever 12cups is – thats typically how much my granolas make
Delicious but as a first time granola maker I think I may have overbaked it as the cinnamon taste isn’t coming through. Also, the raison seem a little dry…did I miss something on how to deal with that? That said, we can’t stop munching on these. Delicious!
Hey Diana! Welcome to the world of obsessive granola baking!! I think its totally normal for your first batch not to come out the way you planned. I like to keep an eye on my granola within the last 5 minutes of it baking just to make sure it doesn’t over bake. As for the raisins – if they were super dry to begin with they may have baked a little too much, one way to remedy this would be soak them for about 10 minutes in warm water before baking and then add them to the mix – this will ensure they don’t become rock hard. Cinnamon is a funny one, some of them are stronger than others and if you’ve had it a while it may not be as potent – you could also increase the measurement slightly!
This is my favourite granola. I’ve made it numerous times and given it to friends too. They’ve asked for the recipe which I have gladly passed on. Winner winner!!!
Hey Robyn, I am so happy that you’ve made this recipe a bunch of times and shared it with loved ones! That makes me so happy to read, can’t wait for you to try some others! Thanks for taking the time to rate and review 🙂