Consider this easy Homemade Keto Low-Carb Cinnamon Cereal the health version of Cinnamon Toast Crunch!
I grew up eating dry cereal for breakfast. Back in those carefree years of my childhood, I was hardly concerned about whether or not something was good for me. My only criteria for picking cereal at the supermarket? The sweeter, the better. Oh, and if it had a fun trinket inside, I was definitely sold.
Later on, I realized these fun breakfast cereals weren’t as healthy as the happy-kid-and-mom commercials made them out to be. Yes, perhaps they had added iron, calcium, and whatnot, but another thing they had (and plenty of!) was sugar. Nevertheless, I still have a soft spot for those nostalgic breakfast cereals of my youth—which is why I decided to do some kitchen experimenting and came up with this fantastic recipe. Believe it or not, it’s not that different from the real deal!
This cinnamon toast cereal is perfectly spiced and delicately sweetened using sugar-free monk fruit. Plus, it will stay beautifully crunchy, even if you drown it in a bowl of milk. Internet friends. This might be a bold statement, but I think we have just discovered the BEST low-carb, keto-friendly cereal on the planet!
Is Homemade Keto Low-Carb Cinnamon Cereal Healthy?
This recipe for keto-friendly cinnamon toast cereal can definitely be considered healthy! Not only is it grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it’s also free of all kinds of additives and preservatives. While being low in carbs, both the coconut flour and almond flour are sources of protein.
Plus, this cereal may taste sweet, but it doesn’t actually contain any sugar! Instead, we’re using the sugar-free sweetener monk fruit, which comes from a small, round fruit native to southern China. The fruit is incredibly sweet—about 100 to 250 times sweeter than sugar!
The Wonders of Almond Flour
When it comes to low-carb cooking and baking, almond flour is definitely one of the best options out there. Made from ground almonds, it not only offers healthy fats, protein, and fiber, but it’s also easier on your blood sugar, low in carbs and totally gluten-free. When using it in baking, bear in mind that it’s more moist than regular flour, which means you might have to slightly increase the quantities when replacing it in a recipe. Additionally, your muffins, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods will have a denser crumb and turn out less airy. In yeasted doughs that depend on gluten, you can’t replace it 1:1. Almond flour can replace breadcrumbs in breading and also act as a binder in meatballs and meatloaf.
How to make ahead and store
Once cooled, the cereal can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Freezing is not recommended, as thawing will render the cereal soggy.
Serving Suggestions
This homemade cinnamon cereal is the perfect wake-me-up, but there are other keto-friendly breakfast ideas you might want to try, too. Bake up a batch of these Low-Carb Sugar-Free Blueberry Muffins, sip on this Peanut Butter Low-Carb Smoothie With Almond Milk, or go for something savory, like this Easy Low-Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole With Sausage.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour (105g)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (25g)
- 4 1/2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener divided
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white from 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, coconut flour, 4 1/2 tablespoons of monk fruit, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Add in egg white and melted coconut oil. Using your hands, press the mixture together until it begins to moisten and you can pack it into a ball.
- Place half the dough between two large pieces of parchment paper and roll it out very thinly, about 1/16-inch thick or under 2 millimeters thick.
- Cut the dough into squares 3/4-inch wide, and gently transfer them to the prepared sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of monk fruit over the squares and bake until they just turn golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. They burn very quickly, so watch them closely. Mine were perfect at 6 to 7 minutes. They will not be crunchy when they come out of the oven.
- Let the squares cool completely on the pan and then enjoy.
Nutrition Info:
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Thank you! I love this recipe! I’ve made it 3 times so far and twice I’ve doubled it. I don’t transfer it onto another piece of parchment paper, I just leave it on the original parchment, cut it into squares and bake. Once cooled, they easily break apart.
So glad you love this recipe! Thanks for reading.
I want yo try to make this, but I want to try a fruity Pebbles flavor. I have fruity Pebbles flavored protein powder. Any suggestions on how to incorporate it?
Hi Gina! Try substituting about 1/4 cup of the almond flour with your fruity Pebbles protein powder, mixing it in with the other dry ingredients to evenly distribute. Keep an eye on the dough’s consistency—if it feels too dry, you might need to add coconut oil or egg white.