A simple and delightful cinnamon bun vegan cereal that’s both fun and delicious! Made with just 7 easy ingredients, this gluten-free and plant-based cereal is the ideal breakfast treat. No junk, no artificial flavors—just naturally sweetened cereal crafted right in your own kitchen!

What Makes This Recipe Great

I love a good bowl of breakfast cereal– it’s nostalgic, fun, and so easy when you want a quick breakfast! However, most standard breakfast cereal brands aren’t gluten-free or vegan-friendly, and they are often packed with white sugar. Plus, the vegan-friendly cereals available (at Whole Foods and other health food stores) are generally quite expensive, so I decided to make my own! The result is amazing if I say so myself! 

No more longingly walking down the cereal aisle at grocery stores. No artificial colors, natural flavors, or animal products. If you’re a cereal lover, I’ve got homemade vegan options for you! 

This Cinnamon Bun Vegan Cereal is made with 7 simple ingredients. It’s baked in the oven for just 10 minutes and has the perfect sweetness, crunch, and flavor– just like your regular store-bought versions. 

You’ll love the cinnamon crunch in every bite. Top your bowl of cereal with fresh fruits or serve by itself, depending on how you enjoy your breakfast morning routine, and enjoy this delicious homemade sweet treat!  

Try this Homemade Matcha Cereal too! 

Ingredient Notes

All you need are 7 vegan-friendly ingredients to make the best plant-based cereal– think cinnamon toast crunch meets cinnamon buns meets cereal– delish! 

• unsweetened, roasted creamy cashew butter: You could also use almond butter or peanut butter if preferred. 
• maple syrup
• vanilla bean paste
• oat flour
• kosher salt or coarse sea salt
• ground cinnamon
• coconut sugar or organic cane sugar if desired

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla bean paste until smooth. Sift in the oat flour and kosher salt and use a spatula to stir until a smooth dough forms. It should be fairly easy to work with using your hands–if not, add more flour as needed (texture can vary depending on the nut butter you use).
3. In a small ramekin, whisk together the cinnamon and coconut sugar to create your filling mixture.
4. To assemble, take a teaspoon of dough and roll it into a snake-like shape. Flatten it down, then coat one side of the dough piece with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll like a cinnamon roll and then gently press the cereal down to flatten slightly (so it bakes more evenly). Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Place each cinnamon roll on the baking sheet and don’t worry too much about spacing them out as the pieces don’t really spread in the oven. Bake at 325F for 10 minutes, then let cool for at least 10 minutes. 
6. Alternative method: If you prefer to skip the cinnamon roll labor, mix the cinnamon and sugar mixture directly into the dough, take teaspoons of dough, and roll into balls. Bake for 10 minutes, cool for 10 minutes and enjoy.

Secrets to Success

• Alternative method: If you prefer to skip the cinnamon roll labor, mix the cinnamon and sugar mixture directly into the dough, take teaspoons of dough, and roll into balls. Bake for 10 minutes, cool for 10 minutes and enjoy.

Serving and Storage Tips

Serve in a bowl with your favorite plant-based milk– oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk are my favorite. 

Store this vegan cereal in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. 

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