This homemade cereal recipe tastes just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch but is free of gluten, grain, dairy, and refined sugar! It’s a healthy take on a childhood treat!
Don’t you wish you could eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch every day, like you did in elementary school? Of course you do. But have you ever read the ingredients on a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Big yikes. So many of the ingredients are unpronounceable and bad for you. Luckily, FFF is coming to the rescue with a homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch copycat recipe.
These craveable, crispy little squares taste like dessert for breakfast. But guess what? They’re pretty darn healthy. Much healthier than real Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Not only do I eat this homemade cinnamon cereal for breakfast, but I can usually be found snacking on it throughout the day. Did I mention this recipe is incredibly fun to make? Rolling the dough and cutting it into adorable little squares is almost therapeutic for me. And it’s something my little ones love to help with.
Is Homemade Cinnamon Cereal Healthy?
Yes. This healthy recipe has only seven ingredients! Plus, it’s Paleo and free of gluten, grain, and dairy. We love naturally sweet coconut sugar at FFF because it has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar. If coconut sugar isn’t your jam, try this Homemade Keto Low-Carb Cinnamon Cereal that uses monk fruit.
Naturally gluten-free almond flour features vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber. Lastly, egg whites are low in calories and give you a bit of protein!
The History Of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills debuted Cinnamon Toast Crunch in 1984. The cereal company was trying to replicate the taste of buttered toast topped with cinnamon, and I think everyone can agree that they succeeded. The mascot was originally a white-haired man named Chef Wendell, but he was eventually phased out in favor of anthropomorphic cinnamon-y squares called the Crazy Squares. You can probably remember them from the last time you saw a commercial for this delicious breakfast food. The Crazy Squares love Cinnamon Toast Crunch so much that, in commercials, they are frequently seen, um, eating each other. (But you shouldn’t dwell on that for too long, lest you lose your appetite.)
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. I don’t recommend freezing cereal because the texture will change.
Serving Suggestions
I love slicing a fresh banana into my morning cereal. That extra fiber really helps me feel full until lunch! This cereal tastes great with an Apple Smoothie, which also features cinnamon and is packed with protein from peanut butter. If you want to eat your morning coffee instead of drinking it, pair this cereal with Coffee Overnight Oats With Greek Yogurt. If eggs are a must for you at breakfast, indulge in this Bacon, Egg, And Cheese Sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour 105 grams
- 1/4 cup coconut flour 25 grams
- 3/4 cup + 2 teaspoons coconut sugar divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, coconut flour, 3/4 cup coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- Add in the egg white and melted coconut oil. Using your hands, press the mixture together until it begins to moisten and you can pack it into a ball.
- Place half the dough between 2 large pieces of parchment paper and roll out until very thin, about 1/16-inch thick. Cut the dough into 3/4-inch squares and gently transfer to the prepared sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of coconut sugar over the squares and bake until they just turn golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. They burn very quickly so watch them closely in that last minute. Mine were perfect at 3 1/2 minutes. They will not be crunchy when they come out of the oven.
- Let the squares cool completely on the baking sheet.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Could I use a whole egg do you think? Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Kristen. It is best to use just the egg white to achieve the right texture. Enjoy making it!
Hi, Will this work if I skip the sugar? Thank you.
Hey Lynne! It will obviously change the taste and texture quite a bit, but it should still work. You might want to add a little extra coconut flour to help with binding. Let me know how it turns out! 😊