Easy Cinnamon Roll Granola Clusters (Vegan)

This cinnamon roll granola tastes like a gooey cinnamon bun, in granola form! It's ultra crispy and is perfect for topping breakfast bowls, snacking, or eating straight from the jar.

If you're a fan of Trader Joe's famous cinnamon roll granola, you need to try my homemade, healthy twist! It has all the best cozy cinnamon flavours, and trust me, it doesn't miss on the crunch factor either. Since we don't have Trader Joe's in Canada, this has been my go to granola recipe and I honestly like it even more than the original version. Plus it will make your kitchen smell like a dream!

Is this cinnamon bun granola healthy?

1. This granola recipe is refined sugar free! Rather than using pure cane sugar, we're using only pure maple syrup which has a better nutritional content.
2. It's also completely vegan and gluten free, making it a suitable option to accommodate a variety of dietary preferences
3. This recipe is made with whole grains to keep you energized and help fuel your mornings. 

Ingredients

• Whole Grain Oats - be sure to use gluten-free rolled oats for gluten free diets. Instant oats will not work for this recipe as they will change the texture and baking time.
• Pure Maple Syrup - if you're not following a vegan diet, honey can be substituted in a 1:1 ratio
• Nut butter - I use creamy cashew butter for this recipe, but you can use any preferred nut butter such as peanut butter or almond butter
• Walnuts - you can use any raw nuts or seeds you'd like
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla Extract
• Salt
• White Chocolate Chips (melted) - for a delicious white chocolate drizzle on top of this granola. This step is optional, but highly recommended!

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions​

1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Combine all dry ingredients
3. Combine wet ingredients
4. Pour wet into dry and stir until oats are completely coated
5. Spread mixture onto baking sheet in a ¼in single layer and PRESS down with spatula
6. Bake for 25mins until lightly golden
7. Let cool completely (~1hr) (Don’t skip this step as this is when the granola gets crispy!)
8. Once cooled, drizzle on melted white chocolate. Place in the fridge until set. Then break into clusters and enjoy!
9. Store in an airtight container or mason jars!

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper

How To Store Cinnamon Roll Granola

The best way to store this granola is in mason jars or an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for 2-4 weeks. This granola also freezes beautifully! To freeze, place in freezer bags or a freezer safe container. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, simply thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes before enjoying.

3 Top Tips For Success

1. Let your granola cool completely on pan before touching or breaking into clusters. The cooling time allows your granola to firm up and become extra crispy!
2. Press your granola mixture down into your baking sheet before baking. This will help it cook in a single piece and form delicious granola clusters
3. Don't overbake! Remove your granola when it's golden brown at the top. Granola can go from golden to burnt very quickly so be sure to keep an eye on your granola as it's baking.

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