Flax Granola with Cinnamon and Sunflower Seeds
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This cinnamon flax granola is packed full of nutrition and flavor. It will start your day off on the right foot and tastes great!
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.
A reader favorite is this easy granola recipe with pecans and cranberries!
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.
Ways to Enjoy 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!
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.
Notes
- Makes about 5 cups.
Nutrition Information
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.
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Granola is tasty!! There’s something about the chewy, crunchy texture for me…love it!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I have been crazy about making my own granola lately. This cinnamon version looks fantastic!
stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
Cinnamony granola with a little almond milk is just one of my favorite things! Must give this a try soon.
Julie @ Table for Two says
This looks so wonderful with all of that cinnamon goodness!
Jess says
I totally pinned this! Looks yummy! :)
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh my! That looks awesome! I’m such a sucker for anything flavored with cinnamon :)
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
I love love love homemade granola. Adore this recipe!
Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
Love this granola recpe!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
What a great looking granola, Rachel! Love all the flavors you added in!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
That’s one of my favorite things about granola recipes – they are so easy to customize and change up based on what’s hiding in the pantry. :) This granola looks amazing Rachel! I love cinnamon anything. I buy cinnamon in huge containers at Costco… and (embarrassingly) go through them quite quickly!
angela @ another bite please says
cinnamon granola love the sound of that…and on top of ice cream why have i not thought of that?
PapaLos - The Man, The Chef, The Dad says
I’ve never had granola like this, only in bars, but I feel like I would be able to eat this all day long. Sounds real good!
Sues says
I love a good granola and this one looks perfectly delicious!
amanda @ fake ginger says
Love homemade granola! It looks delicious!
Anna Lavender says
You should not use Canola oil.. It is very bad for anyone or anything to ingest. I just just thought I would pass this along.. The recipe looks great minus that one ingredient.