Healthy Cinnamon Toast Crunch (5 Ingredients!)
Bethany Cameron @lilsipper
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Category
Breakfast
Cuisine
Health Food
Author:
Bethany Cameron @lilsipper
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Calories
145
Remember the childhood joy of Cinnamon Toast Crunch but want a clean, healthy version? This recipe captures all that nostalgic cinnamon-sugar goodness with just 5 simple ingredients - no BHT, maltodextrin, or artificial preservatives! Growing up on plain cereals taught me to appreciate simplicity, and now I'm determined to recreate those "forbidden" childhood cereals the right way. Keep it clean, yo!
Store-Bought Cinnamon Toast Crunch Contains: Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Rice Flour, Canola/Sunflower Oil, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Salt, Cinnamon, Trisodium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Caramel Color, Rosemary Extract, BHT, plus 13 added vitamins and minerals. Contains wheat and soy.
Why You'll Love These Healthy Cinnamon Squares This better-for-you cereal is: Simple (only 5 ingredients!) HealthyVeganGluten free Paleo friendly High in protein Refined sugar free No artificial preservatives No BHT or maltodextrin Nut-free option available Crispy and satisfying Nostalgic flavor without the guilt.
The secret is using my Vanilla Digestive Support Protein as a flour substitute - it gives the batter bulk and creates the perfect crispy texture. No other protein powder will work the same way!
These squares are crispy, cinnamon-sweet, and bring back all those childhood cereal memories without compromising your health goals.Perfect for Any TimeEnjoy these as cereal with your favorite milk, as a crunchy snack, or crumbled over yogurt and smoothie bowls. Store extras in an airtight container for whenever those nostalgic cravings hit!
Ingredients
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½ cup blanched almond meal (or sunflower seed flour for nut-free option)
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2 scoops Bethany's Pantry Vanilla Digestive Support Protein (flour substitute and gives bulk - no substitutions work!)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
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1-3 tablespoons filtered water (as needed for consistency)
Optional
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Coconut oil spray
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Date sugar or coconut sugar
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the almond meal (or sunflower seed flour), Bethany's Pantry Vanilla DSP, and cinnamon. Mix well to distribute evenly.
Add the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and 1 tablespoon of water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. If the batter is crumbly, add 1 more tablespoon of water and mix well. The dough should hold together when pressed.
Using your hands, compress the dough into one large, compact ball.
Place the dough ball on your prepared baking sheet and cover with another sheet of parchment paper.
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough as thin as possible without breaking (about ⅛ inch thick). The thinner you roll it, the crispier your squares will be!
Remove the top parchment paper and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the rolled dough into evenly-sized squares (about 1-inch squares work well).
Bake for 4-5 minutes, watching carefully as they can turn from golden to burnt very quickly!
Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes - this cooling time is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness! (If you can wait that long!)
Optional: While still slightly warm, lightly spray squares with coconut oil and dust with coconut sugar or date sugar for extra sweetness.
Recipe Note
Essential Ingredient: Bethany's Pantry Vanilla DSP is crucial as a flour substitute and for giving the batter proper bulk. Other protein powders will not work the same way and won't create the right texture!
Rolling Tip: The thinner you can roll the dough without breaking it, the crispier your final squares will be. Aim for about ⅛ inch thickness.
Baking Alert: Watch these like a hawk! They go from perfect to burnt in seconds. Set a timer for 4 minutes and check frequently.
Cooling is Key: Don't skip the 10-minute cooling time - this is what makes them truly crispy!
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They stay crispy if stored properly.
Serving Suggestions: Eat as cereal with milk, sprinkle over yogurt, or enjoy as a crunchy snack!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving (50g)
- per serving
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 10 grams
- 20%
- Fat
- 10 grams
- 13%
- Sugar
- 4 grams
- Carbs
- 6 grams
- 2%
- Fiber
- 3 grams
- 11%
- Sodium
- 15 milligrams
- 1%