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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Keto Breakfast Recipes

    Grain-Free Cinnamon Crunch (Sugar Free)

    Published: Apr 16, 2020· Modified: Apr 21, 2022· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    Grain Free Cinnamon Crunch. This is a fabulous and healthy alternative to sugar laden cereals. Make a big batch every few weeks and enjoy it with milk, berries or yoghurt. | ditchthecarbs.com
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    Home-made healthy pantry recipe for sugar-free and grain-free Cinnamon Crunch.
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    Are you on the hunt for sugar-free breakfast recipes? Your entire family will love this easy grain-free cinnamon crunch.

    This homemade pantry recipe is just one of many sugar-free and grain-free granolas I have on Ditch The Carbs. Take a look below at all the other flavours that we've whipped up to make things easier.

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    Sugar-Free & Grain-Free Cinnamon Crunch

    Sugar spilling from a spoon

    I've been promising to post this recipe for a while, so here it is. Sugar-free and grain-free cinnamon crunch with a hint of vanilla, is absolutely divine.

    I have to stop my children from eating it straight from the jar. They eat it for breakfast with berries and unsweetened yoghurt or sprinkled on whipped cream for a quick and healthy dessert.

    We all want something quick in the morning and are so used to pouring something from a packet, this is a great healthy alternative. I make a big batch every few weeks with whatever mixture of seeds, nuts and coconut I have in my pantry at the time.

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    What Pantry Ingredients Do You Need For Grain-Free Cinnamon Crunch?

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    I have given a selection of nuts and seeds in the home-made grain-free granola recipe below, but in fact, it is pretty adaptable pantry recipe. If you can't find some of the ingredients, simply use whichever seeds and nuts that you can find, and you can tolerate.

    When possible, try and find thread coconut or coconut chips as it gives a really beautiful texture and crunch.

    TOP TIP: I often add walnut halves or chopped raw almonds AFTER it has been baked, to add variety and texture.

    If you haven't seen my previous grain-free granola/muesli recipes take a look at the original Grain-Free Granola and an all-time favourite Chocolate Grain-Free Granola. I especially encourage you to read the post here on why you need to ditch the cereals and the 5 myths that cereal is good for you. 

    Home-made healthy pantry recipe for sugar-free and grain-free Cinnamon Crunch.

    What's Wrong With Boxed Cereal?

    If you understand what is wrong with cereals and how they are marketed, you will understand what is wrong with modern food production. See how companies turn a cheap grain into a socially acceptable breakfast food.

    Cereals today are more akin to a dessert than a breakfast meal.

    And remember that grains are used to fatten cattle, so stop grazing unless you want to be the size of one. And try to pledge never to feed your children cornflakes and cereals again.

    Read more: Why is breakfast the new dessert?

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    So if you are brand new here, granola may not be your thing, maybe pancakes and waffles are more appealing right now.

    I've got you covered too. Here is a selection of the most popular healthy breakfast recipes.

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    Homemade Low-Carb Cinnamon Granola Recipe

    Grain-free cinnamon crunch is a game-changer. Adults and kids alike fall in love with this healthy pantry recipe and is the perfect antidote to sugary cereals/granolas in the morning. P
    Servings: 30
    NET carbs: 1.9g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Category: Breakfast. Lunch boxes. Snacks
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Dairy Free. Gluten Free. Grain free. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Paleo. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    Cinnamon Crunch

    • 150 g (¾ cup) coconut oil melted
    • 1 eggs - medium
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice or more, to your taste
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour

    Nutty Base

    • 650 g (1.5 lb) mixed nuts chopped seeds and desiccated/shredded coconut. Quantities given are all approximations and as a guide. You can really use whatever you have in your pantry.
    • - as an example I used the following for the photo shown -
    • 250 g (2 ½ cups) desiccated/shredded coconut threads or chips
    • 100 g (1 cup) pumpkin seeds
    • 100 g (1 cup) ground flaxseed/linseed ground
    • 100 g (1 cup) almonds (whole) chopped
    • 100 g (1 cup) sunflower seeds

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Baking sheets - non stick

    Instructions

    Cinnamon Crunch

    • Mix all the ingredients.

    Nutty Base

    • Place all the nuts, seeds and coconut in a huge baking dish then pour over the cinnamon crunch.
    • Mix gently with a serving spoon.
    • Bake at 180C/350F for 30 minutes but you MUST turn the mixture over every 3-4 minutes to avoid the coconut from burning. You do not want an expensive mistake on your hands. Adjust your oven according to how fast it is cooking.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Will keep for 3-4 weeks. Sotre in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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    Notes

    • Nutrition values will vary widely for this recipe depending on which seed/nuts you add and how much.
    • Use the nutrition panel as a guide only.
    • I have calculated the values using a ½ cup (43g) but will depend on how much you use for breakfast (maybe more) or as a dessert on berries (maybe less).

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    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Low-Carb Cinnamon Granola Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    43 g
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    1.9
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    6.9
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.4
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Fat
     
    24.4
    g
    38
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    258
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca

      February 12, 2020 at 3:06 am

      Just made this & it is delish! Put it in zip lock bag in refrig. Tastes great w blueberries & SF almond milk. Very satisfying. Have Question: hoe much is a serving?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        February 12, 2020 at 11:04 am

        "I have calculated the nutrition values using a 1/2 cup (43g) but will depend on how much you use for breakfast (maybe more) or as a dessert on berries (maybe less)."

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        • Ainy

          March 24, 2022 at 2:31 pm

          5 stars
          This cereal is the bomb, so delicious with a crunchy texture served the yoghurt or keto milk. So easy to make, just make sure that you check it every 3-4 minutes and stir/turn it as it can burn very easily. Divide into portion serves and freeze for a quick & easy breakfast.

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    2. Lyndz

      June 27, 2018 at 2:47 am

      It says to store in an airtight container in the fridge (3-4 weeks) - but in the comments you say that you don't and that the coconut oil could make it rock hard in the fridge...so what is the best way to keep it and how long would it last in the pantry?

      Reply
    3. Julia

      May 29, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Hi! Just made this tonight and it turned out great! One quick question... I used butter instead of coconut oil - do you think I should store it in the fridge? Thank you!

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      • Julia

        May 29, 2018 at 12:25 pm

        Oh I also meant to mention that I omitted the sweetener and also added some dried ginger. So good! 🙂

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        May 30, 2018 at 2:28 pm

        Yes I would. I bet it tastes amazing with butter - yummmmmm.

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    4. Sheena Jarvis

      March 25, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Just made this for the first time. Stirring every 4 minutes was a pain, but the payoff is definitely worth it! Love the taste, and my kitchen smelled wonderful after baking this. I made it in a 9 x 13 pan, so it didn't come out as crispy as baking in a flat sheet would have done, but it still tastes fantastic!

      Reply
    5. Sassy

      January 07, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      Can butter be used in place of coconut oil? Coconut gives me awful anxiety so I cannot use it.

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        January 08, 2018 at 6:41 am

        Butter would taste amazing, however you would have to store it in the fridge once it was cooked so it doesn't go rancid. You could even try making this without an added fat, it would be just a crispy yummy granola.

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    6. Jeanette Clayton

      September 10, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      I decided to cook it on a simmer mat on my wood stove and it's great...I will have to exercise great self control in eating it... I'm going to try it with some nudie coconut yogurt for breakfast
      You must be so busy keeping track of all these blogs...I can't even keep up with everything on the Facebook site.. btw I can't figure out how to post something just on the closed support site without it getting to the greater Facebook community...can you please tell me
      Thanks so much for all your hard work

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        September 11, 2017 at 10:23 am

        My time sure is spread thin, I have to have a routine to follow otherwise I can get sucked into Facebook all day long and never achieve anything over here on the website. Anything you post in the closed group should be private, and only available to members in the group. It's such an amazing place, everyone is so incredibly supportive of one another.

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        • Jeanette Clayton

          September 19, 2017 at 1:52 pm

          Libby, my cinnamon crunch has set really hard in the fridge...does this mean that I haven't cooked it enough?

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          • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

            September 20, 2017 at 11:19 am

            I don't keep mine in the fridge, I keep it in the pantry. It sounds like the coconut oil has gone rock solid in the fridge.

            Reply
    7. Jamie

      September 04, 2017 at 2:44 am

      My daughter is allergic to eggs and almonds. Could I substitute a 'flax egg' for the egg? Could I use pecans or walnuts for the almonds?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        September 04, 2017 at 9:09 am

        You could actually omit the egg altogether. And yes, you can substitute any nuts or seeds that you prefer in any of my granolas. They are very adaptable recipes.

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    8. dixiegirl4Christ

      August 10, 2017 at 6:42 am

      So when you say other seeds, what have you used that has worked? I'm thinking adding hemp & sesame would be easy, but would chia work with its absorbing difference?

      Bee pollen or goji berries in small quantities could work too.

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