Start your day right with this Healthy Fruit-Free Breaky Cereal, a nourishing and delicious breakfast option that’s perfect for those avoiding fruit or looking for a low-sugar alternative. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, and pepitas, this homemade cereal is loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. Lightly sweetened with natural maple syrup and flavored with warm cinnamon and vanilla, it’s gently toasted to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch. Whether served with unsweetened almond milk or your favorite milk of choice, this customizable, gluten-free cereal is ideal for meal prepping and will keep you energized all morning. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, versatile recipe that can be stored for up to two weeks—perfect for busy mornings!
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, cinnamon powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even toasting. The cereal should turn golden brown and smell fragrant, but be careful not to burn it.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cereal cool completely. It will crisp up further as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the cereal to an airtight container for storage. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To serve, pour your desired portion into a bowl and enjoy with unsweetened almond milk or any milk of your choice.
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 123.3 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.1 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 794 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 716 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.