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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola

Granola #18 but #1 in my childhood heart; this Gluten Free Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola will give you all the feelings of nostalgia but packs a way healthier punch than the supermarket cereal. I am a big fan of granola and childhood classics so this recipe was a must! Try this plant based, gluten free granola today!
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Servings: 12 cups
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Equipment

  • 2 baking trays
  • stoneware baking trays
  • bowls
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • oven, stove top

Ingredients

  • 3 cups gluten free oats
  • 1 cup raw almonds chopped
  • 1 cup raw walnuts chopped, or pecans
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon divided
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup cookie butter or nut butter of choice
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 320 convection or 325 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Add all dry ingredients except 1 tbsp of cinnamon into a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Place wet ingredients plus 1 tbsp of cinnamon into a small pot. Heat over medium heat stirring until fully combined.
  • Pour wet over dry. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Divide granola onto 2 baking sheets. If you have 1 LARGE baking sheet it might fit. You want EVEN BAKING so if it is too thick, it won't clump and cook all the way through.
  • Press granola FIRMLY onto the pans.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, turn the pans and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Wait for the granola to COMPLETELY cool before using your spatula to lift off of the pan.
  • Store in airtight jars.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Sodium
 
150
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
317
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
9
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
87
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.