Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola
Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola delivers crunchy clusters with warm cinnamon, toasty oats, and a hint of vanilla that highlights its balanced sweet-salty finish. Walnut pieces add rich nuttiness and texture, making it just right for breakfast with yogurt, a snack by the handful, or a topping for fruit bowls.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch pan with wax paper.
- 2
Combine brown sugar and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. In a large bowl, mix oats, salt, walnuts, and cinnamon. Stir in the sugar mixture, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared pan. Form clusters by gently squeezing small handfuls of the oat mixture together.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently stir the granola with a spoon. Return to the oven and bake for another 25 minutes. The granola will be lightly browned and will continue to harden as it cools.
- Calories 163.98 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.52 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 23.65 g 9%
- Total Fat 7.19 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 10.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 106.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.83 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Sweet and Salty Cinnamon Granola is an American breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chopped Walnuts, Ground Cinnamon, and Honey. Each serving provides about 163.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola?
- It is an American recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chopped Walnuts, Ground Cinnamon, Honey, Rolled Oats. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 163.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola healthy?
- Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon Granola has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 163.98 calories and 3.52 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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