Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Granola

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Granola, not only tastes delicious, but it will remind you of Pop-Tarts! Yes, another easy to make granola that your family will enjoy. And when granola is this easy to make, why buy it?

The one treat I remember from my childhood was Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts. 

I loved them! They were not a regular visitor at our table, but when they came home from the grocery store, I wanted mine toasted and buttered. In the beginning, Pop-Tarts did not come with frosting (which was too sweet for me, anyway), but buttered, straight out of the toaster? As a kid, nothing was better, or so I thought...but they were a sometimes treat. But when they did come home from the grocery store, they did not last long! With 5 kids in our family, that little box was good as gone, as soon as it was opened!

I never forgot that taste combination of brown sugar and cinnamon together. 

I have never forgotten that combination of maple, brown sugar, and cinnamon surrounded by the toasty crust. Even though I have not purchased (or even eaten!) a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart in over 50 years. The memory remains. But, if I do say so myself, this Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Granola comes very close in flavor, and who doesn't enjoy reminiscing about their childhood favorites? 

From Wikipedia:

"Originally not frosted when first introduced in 1964, it was later determined that frosting could withstand the toaster, and the first frosted Pop-Tarts were officially released in 1967. " 

The four original flavors were strawberry, blueberry, brown sugar cinnamon, and apple currant.

I remember the day a box of Apple Currant Pop-Tarts came home from the market, they seemed to last a long time...

It turns out, this is the only granola recipe I offer with refined sugar. 

And even thought it is best not to eat sugary cereals on a regular basis, sometimes you need a little treat to start your day! Brown Sugar Cinnamon Granola is easy to make and makes a new flavor to add to your regular granola rotation. While the recipes does contain a small amount of refined sugar, this recipe is sweetened primarily with real maple syrup so you can still offer your family a healthy breakfast. So grab the milk, and dig in, this delicious granola will take you back to your childhood!

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• oats
• walnuts
• coconut shreds
• brown sugar, you can make your own! recipe found here.
• salt
• cinnamon
• real maple syrup
• coconut oil
• vanilla

You will also need the following:

• large mixing bowl
• liquid measuring cup
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• mixing spatula
• large baking pan
• storage container with a tight-fitting lid

Now we are ready to begin!

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Granola
inspired by Pop-Tarts!
by the seat of my pants!
350-degree oven

UPDATED: 04.07.2025

6 c old fashioned oats
1 1/2 - 2 c walnut pieces
1 c coconut shreds - unsweetened
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 t salt
1 T cinnamon

1 c real Maple Syrup
1/2 c coconut oil, melted and cooled 
1 t vanilla

Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 

Melt the coconut oil using your preferred method. Let cool briefly, stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. 

Pour over the oat mixture, stir well to coat each piece evenly. 

Transfer to a large flat roasting pan. 

Bake 15 minutes, stir well, bringing contents from the corner or outside edges of the pan to the center, and from the bottom of the pan to the top. 

Bake 10 more minutes, stir once again, bake the final 5 minutes, or until a deeper golden brown color is achieved if desired. 

Let cool in the pan for 10 -12 minutes, stir gently at the 3, 6, and 9-minute marks. 

Let cool completely. Transfer to a lidded container, keep tightly sealed for freshness. 

Storage options for Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Granola. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to three months. For longer storage times, you may freeze this recipe. 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Granola has been included below. 

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 Printable "copy and paste" version:

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Granola
inspired by Pop-Tarts!
by the seat of my pants!
350-degree oven

UPDATED: 04.07.2025

6 c old fashioned oats
1 1/2 - 2 c walnut pieces
1 c coconut shreds - unsweetened
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 t salt
1 T cinnamon

1 c real Maple Syrup
1/2 c coconut oil, melted and cooled  
1 t vanilla

Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Melt the coconut oil using your preferred method. Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. 

Pour over the oat mixture, stir well to coat each piece evenly. 

Transfer to a large flat roasting pan. 

Bake 15 minutes, stir well, bringing contents from the corner or outside edges of the pan to the center, and from the bottom of the pan to the top. 

Bake 10 more minutes, stir once again, bake the final 5 minutes, or until a deeper golden brown color is achieved if desired. 

Let cool in the pan for 10 -12 minutes, stir gently at the 3, 6, and 9-minute marks. 

Let cool completely. Transfer to a lidded container, keep tightly sealed for freshness. 

Storage options for Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Granola. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to three months. For longer storage times, you may freeze this recipe. 

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