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. 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.
Cinnamon Flax Granola
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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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!
I make a take on this granola at least once every other week — I gotta try the applesauce! Great tip! Glad you like it!
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 :)
I love how adaptable homemade granola is! This variation sounds wonderful!
I don’t eat enough granola. It’s a shame. But after seeing this, I know I need to change my ways!!
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! ;)
Granola is tasty!! There’s something about the chewy, crunchy texture for me…love it!
I have been crazy about making my own granola lately. This cinnamon version looks fantastic!
Cinnamony granola with a little almond milk is just one of my favorite things! Must give this a try soon.
This looks so wonderful with all of that cinnamon goodness!
I totally pinned this! Looks yummy! :)