Cinnamon Raisin Granola [Vegan & Gluten Free]

Nearly all of the billion people on the planet who have eaten it say this, but granola is seriously addicting.

Despite knowing this, I got in a granola munching mood recently and couldn’t resist whipping up a new homemade version: cinnamon raisin flaxseed granola. Since it’s well documented on here that I’m cinnamon obsessed and eat it on nearly everything, it shouldn’t be a surprise that this granola is full of cinnamon-y goodness.

I decided to use a sweetener I haven’t used in awhile: brown rice syrup. A few tidbits about it:

• Brown rice syrup is made by culturing cooked rice with enzymes to break down the starches, then straining off the liquid and reducing it by cooking until the desired consistency is reached.
• It’s vegan and gluten-free.
• It has a sticky consistency similar to honey – maybe even more gooey!

Surprisingly I did pretty good with portion control, and this batch was in my kitchen for almost a week, even though my hubby also loved it. By portion control, I mean measuring out a serving, then shoving a handful in my mouth of course…

This granola is awesome all on its own, in yogurt & fruit bowls like the one above, or just throwing some in a bowl and pouring [almond] milk on top.

Now that my kitchen is fresh out of this granola, I think I need to go make another batch!

Cinnamon Raisin Granola

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Servings 9

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups rolled oats [gluten free]
• 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
• 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
• 2 TBSP flaxseeds
• 2 TBSP safflower oil
• 1/2 TBSP cinnamon
• 1 TSP vanilla extract
• 1/2 TSP salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small saucepan, warm the brown rice syrup, cinnamon, salt, safflower oil and vanilla extract over medium low heat. Stir often until the mixture is smooth and combined well.
• Combine the rolled oats, flaxseeds, walnuts and raisins in a large bowl. Pour the syrup mixture on top, and mix with a wooden spoon until evenly combined.
• Coat a baking sheet with baking spray. Spread the granola evenly onto the baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Stir the oats well, then bake for another 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool well before pouring granola into a bowl.

Notes

*Granola will get crunchier as it cools.*

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 17g

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PS – This is another recipe that I used the walnuts sent to me by California Walnuts in. I’m loving em!