Homemade Cinnamon Granola With Greek Yogurt
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This homemade Cinnamon Granola is packed with crunchy oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and plenty of warming cinnamon.
Making your own granola is surprisingly simple, and this crunchy cinnamon version is perfect for breakfast or snacking. Serve it layered with creamy Greek yogurt to make a quick breakfast parfait, and add fresh apple slices for an extra taste of fall.
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Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Granola Recipe
- Packed with crunch: Rolled oats, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds create plenty of satisfying texture.
- Warm cinnamon flavor: Cinnamon and vanilla give the granola a cozy flavor that’s particularly good for fall.
- Naturally sweetened: Maple syrup adds sweetness and works beautifully with the cinnamon and dried fruit.
- More than breakfast: Sprinkle it over yogurt, serve it with milk, add it to smoothie bowls, or simply grab a handful as a snack.
- Make it a parfait: Layer the granola with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a quick and satisfying breakfast.
Or try our Strawberry Banana Granola Parfaits for another breakfast option.
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How Do I Make Homemade Cinnamon Granola?
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Homemade Cinnamon Granola
Ingredients
- 2½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 Apple sliced, optional, for serving
- Ground cinnamon optional, for serving
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
- 11 x 17 inch Baking Sheet with rim
- 4 Parfait Glasses or 8-oz Mason Jars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the rolled oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix well until everything is lightly coated with the oil and maple syrup.
- Spread the granola evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
- Remove the granola from the oven and leave to cool completely to room temperature. It will become crisp as it cools.
- Divide the Greek yogurt and granola between four parfait glasses or mason jars, alternating the ingredients to create layers.
- Add sliced apples and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired. Alternatively, serve the yogurt and granola together in a breakfast bowl. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- Stir the granola halfway through baking to help it cook evenly.
- The granola will still be relatively soft when it first comes out of the oven—it becomes crisp and crunchy as it cools.
- Make sure the granola has cooled completely before storing it.
- You can also skip the parfait layers and serve the granola with Greek yogurt in a breakfast bowl.
Substitutions
- Try serving the parfait with sliced apples, or add other fresh fruit you have on hand.
- For an extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little ground cinnamon over the parfait just before serving.
Leftovers
- Store leftover homemade granola in an airtight jar or a sealed food storage bag in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- Keep Greek yogurt refrigerated separately and assemble the parfaits when ready to serve so the granola stays crunchy.
- Not Suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Homemade Granola for Breakfast
Crunchy, warmly spiced, and packed with nuts, seeds, and dried cranberries, this Cinnamon Granola is worth keeping in the breakfast rotation. Layer it with Greek yogurt for a simple parfait, add some fresh fruit, and enjoy!
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