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Flax Granola with Cinnamon and Sunflower Seeds

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 05/29/2013Updated: 06/15/2021

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Cinnamon Flax Granola | RachelCooks.com

This cinnamon flax granola is packed full of nutrition and flavor. It will start your day off on the right foot and tastes great!

Cinnamon Flax Granola | RachelCooks.com
We’re granola addicts in our household. I have my standard recipe memorized but every time I make granola, it changes a bit. And of course, I don’t really measure at this point so it always turns out a bit different.

This cinnamon flax granola has so many great nutritional benefits from the oats, cinnamon, flaxseed, and ground flaxseed. Flaxseed is a nutrition powerhouse, loaded with nutrients, omega-3 fats, and fiber. 

Granola is delicious, filling, and unbelievably easy to make. If you’re buying expensive granola from the store, you have to try this recipe. This might be my favorite rendition yet, but I do love vanilla bean granola. And let’s not forget about chocolatey mocha granola. Of course, there is always traditional granola, or if there is a cool breeze in the air, you might want to try fall-inspired apple crisp granola.

A reader favorite is this easy granola recipe with pecans and cranberries!

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One of my favorite things about granola is that it is so easy to customize based on what you have in the house or what you might be in the mood for. You can easily throw in different nuts, seeds and play around with different spices or seasons. (I almost wrote herbs instead of spices. That would be….umm…different. But you know, worth a shot. Maybe a strawberry basil granola? Or maybe I need to go to bed.)

If you’re a nut-free household, omit the almonds. You can double up the sunflower seeds, or just add an extra half-cup of oats. 

How I love this Cinnamon Flax Granola:

Enjoy cinnamon flax granola on its own by the handful, with yogurt (my favorite), in a bowl with milk, or on top of ice cream (my real favorite).

Gift idea: Put some of your homemade granola in a jar, tie a pretty ribbon around the top, and you’ve got a nice gift for someone.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
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This granola is packed full of nutrition and flavor thanks to flax seed and cinnamon. It will start your day off on the right foot and tastes great!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (do not substitute quick, instant, or steel-cut)
  • 4 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons whole flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons oil (I use canola)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together oats, ground flaxseed, coconut, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, salt, raw almonds and cinnamon.
  • In a small bowl or mixing cup, mix together brown sugar, honey, vanilla and oil. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds on 50% power. Stir and pour into dry ingredients. Mix until all dry ingredients are coated in wet ingredients.
  • Spread out onto prepared sheet pan into an even layer and bake for 15 minutes. Stir and return to oven for 15-20 more minutes or until brown and crisp. Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 292kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Sodium: 443mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 12g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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Verdict: Love, love, love this.
Husband’s take: One of his favorite breakfasts. He mixes it with Rice Krispies (yeah…I know…whatever.) and eats it while he shaves in the morning.
Changes I would make: None are necessary but they are always fun.
Difficulty: Easy.
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  1. KJ says

    October 26, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    Have you tried making this into bite size pieces—like a quarter or fifty-cent piece? 

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      October 27, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      I haven’t tried that! Let me know if you give it a go :)

      Reply
  2. CECILE-MARIE PAQUETTE says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:24 am

    You use microwave????

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      March 14, 2016 at 11:38 am

      To warm the honey, oil, brown sugar – yes.

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    June 27, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    So excited to nibble on this all week long! I sub’ed out the oil entirely for sugar-free apple sauce. The results were seamless! Great way to use up some extra Flax seed too!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      June 27, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      I make a take on this granola at least once every other week — I gotta try the applesauce! Great tip! Glad you like it!

      Reply
  4. Celeste says

    April 28, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    Hey everybody! As a major lover of granola, this recipe definitely met my standards. Crunchy and delicious. A quick suggestion of mine would be to supplement agave nectar for brown sugar. Because it is considerably sweeter than sugar, does not affect bees the same way honey does (yay vegans!), and has a lower glycemic index, it makes for an excellent substitute. Try using 3 1/2 tablespoons of agave instead of 4 tablespoons of brown sugar. Enjoy :)

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  5. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

    May 30, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I love how adaptable homemade granola is! This variation sounds wonderful!

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  6. Deborah says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    I don’t eat enough granola. It’s a shame. But after seeing this, I know I need to change my ways!!

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  7. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

    May 30, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Oh YUM! Granola is something I’ve just recently started experimenting with…I know, why did I wait so long?! Love the addition of the ground flax in this! And I can totally see it working in a bowl of Rice Krispies! ;)

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