Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups oats (rolled or quick, use gf oats if needed)
• 1 1/2 cup chex cereal (see note for high-protein option)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix in the dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, chex cereal, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to coat everything evenly.

4. 4

   Bake: Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking sheet. Press it down gently with a spatula (this will help form those crunchy clusters!). Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until golden.

5. 5

   Cool completely: Once out of the oven, let the granola cool completely on the pan without stirring (this can take anywhere from 20-30 minutes). This step is key to getting those big, crunchy clusters. Once it's cool, then you can break it into chunks. Enjoy!