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Keto Cinnamon Crunch Cereal - A Cozy, Low-Carb Breakfast Favorite

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour (super-fine) – the base for crisp texture
  • Ground golden flaxseed – adds structure and fiber
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) – extra crunch and flavor
  • Egg white – binds and crisps
  • Unsalted butter or refined coconut oil – fat for flavor and browning
  • Granulated keto sweetener (allulose, erythritol, or a blend)
  • Cinnamon – use fresh, fragrant cinnamon for best flavor
  • Vanilla extract – rounds out sweetness
  • Fine sea salt – balances flavor
  • Optional: Ground psyllium husk (for extra crunch), nutmeg, or a pinch of clove

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Set the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment and lightly grease it so the sheet can peel off cleanly later.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk 1 3/4 cups almond flour, 1/4 cup ground golden flaxseed, 2–3 tablespoons granulated keto sweetener, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. For extra crunch, add 1–2 teaspoons ground psyllium husk or 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut.
  3. Stir in the wet ingredients: Add 1 large egg white, 3 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil), and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms. If it’s too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons water.
  4. Roll it thin: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment. Roll to about 1/16 inch thick. The thinner it is, the crispier the cereal. Peel off the top parchment and transfer the bottom sheet (with dough) onto the baking sheet.
  5. Score for easy breaking: Using a pizza cutter or knife, lightly score a grid of small squares (about 1/2 inch). Don’t cut all the way through—just enough to guide later.
  6. Sprinkle the topping: Mix 1 tablespoon sweetener with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and a tiny pinch of salt. Lightly dust it over the top for that cinnamon-sugar finish.
  7. Bake low and slow: Bake for 18–25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway. Watch for even golden edges and a firm surface. If the center is still soft, turn off the oven and leave the sheet inside for 5–10 minutes to dry.
  8. Cool completely: Let the baked sheet cool on the pan for at least 20 minutes. This is when it goes from crisp to crackly.
  9. Break into cereal pieces: Lift the parchment, flex it to loosen, and break along the score lines into small squares. If any pieces feel soft, return them to a 250°F (120°C) oven for 5–8 minutes to re-crisp.
  10. Serve: Enjoy with unsweetened almond or macadamia milk. For a “cinnamon toast” moment, add a small pat of butter to a warm bowl and let it melt before adding milk.