Cinnamon Roll Cravings

Yay for rain and snow...not so much for the cold weather that comes along with it! I have been freezing all day and was thinking about something yummy to make that would be something good to snuggle up in a blanket and read my favorite magazines and get a little interior inspiration! Of course, I'm still trying to keep my eating habits a little healthier so the cake they were giving out at church wasn't the best option...(the little taste I had was pretty tasty I must admit...chocolate ganache...mmmmm!) So I got home and cinnamon rolls started sounding pretty delicious! But I think we are aware at this point that they aren't exactly one of the main sections of the food pyramid--well I guess that depends on who you are (shout out to my family). ;) Here's what I came up with! Cinnamon Roll Granola. And I must say...this is some good stuff. And of course, super easy :) Eat it over yogurt, milk, plain, or any way you please! Now, I'm not here to say it's as beautiful of an experience as eating a cinnamon roll...but it's definitely a close second! I mean put some icing on top and you've got yourself an (almost) cinnamon roll! Or if you want to keep it healthy, drizzle some vanilla greek yogurt over it! 

If you make it, let me know how it turns out! Thanks for reading and happy Sunday! :) 

Cinnamon Roll Granola 

Oven Temp: 350º

Prep: 5 min. Bake time: 10 min. 

5 cups old-fashioned oats 

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 T cinnamon 

Optional: 1/2 cup raisins 

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 T coconut oil 

Splash of vanilla 

1. Mix dry ingredients together. 

2. Microwave maple syrup & coconut oil for 20 seconds; stir and then microwave for 15 additional seconds. 

3. Add splash of vanilla into liquid mixture.

4. Combine dry and wet ingredients. 

5. Spread out granola mixture onto a jelly roll pan (either line with parchment paper, silicone mat or spray) 

6. Bake for 5 min. Take out and mix up a little.

7. Bake for the remaining 5 minutes and remove from oven. Upon taking it out, put it all on a piece of wax paper and allow to cool.