Cinnamon Roll Granola

I had this idea where what if you took the ooey-gooey delicious part of cinnamon rolls (a gut-healthier version, of course) then added it in with oats, could you make quite possibly the most delicious granola ever? The answer is YES and it turned out so tasty! I used walnuts, dates, maple syrup and oil to create the delicious cinnamon roll paste then combined with oats and lightly toasted for a tasty snack, breakfast, or topping.

Speaking of topping, check out my Sweet Potato Casserole recipe I made with this yummy granola. So delicious!

INGREDIENTS

  • 3C oats

  • 1C walnuts (divided into halves)

  • 1/2C dates

  • 1/4C maple syrup

  • 1tsp vanilla extract

  • 1TBS cinnamon

  • 1/4tsp nutmeg

  • 1/2C oil (I used high-oleic sunflower seed oil)

  • 1/4tsp sea salt

  • 1/2C walnuts

  1. Preheat oven to 300*F.

  2. Combine 1/2C walnuts, dates, maple syrup, vanilla, and oil in a blender until smooth.

  3. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and toss until well combined.

  4. Pour the blender mixture into the mixing bowl and combine until oats are evenly coated.

  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer oats to sheet.

  6. Evenly spread a thin layer of oats over baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so to prevent burning.

  7. Once golden brown (about 10-15 minutes), remove from oven and allow to cool.

  8. Break apart for large clusters or crumble for more cereal or granola topping.

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