Chia Cinnamon Granola

Lazy Saturday morning granola! This crunchy granola is one of my favorite breakfasts, really because it’s super easy! Gain high energy from the chia which gives you a boost. My favorite way to eat this cereal is with plain greek yogurt, peanut butter, and frozen berries.

Chia Cinnamon Granola - Nutrition Thyme RD

Servings 6

Ingredients:

2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup cashews

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. In a bowl, mix the oats, honey, oil, cinnamon, chia seeds, and salt
  3. Spray a regular sheet tray and spread out the oat mixture
  4. Bake 10 minutes, then stir around
  5. Add the cranberries and cashews
  6. Bake for another 10 minutes
  7. Take them out of the oven and stir around again on the sheet
  8. Let them sit and dry until cool

*The amount of honey will depend on how sweet you want the granola and if everything is holding together

Nutrition per Serving (1/2 cup portion): 382 calories, 7g protein, 41g carbs, 4g fiber, 21g fat, 3g sat fat, 180mg sodium

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