Perfectly crunchy squares, sweetened with cinnamon and sugar, and with the goodness of sourdough, this Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal recipe is going to be your newest obsession! Made with 7 simple ingredients and under 15 minutes, it is a sure win for breakfast time.
One thing I quickly learned about my husband, is cereal is one of his favorite food groups. From Honeycomb to Fruit Loops to Fruity Pebbles, if it’s crunchy and sweet with some milk on top, he’s a fan.
That being the case, you can almost always bet that a box…or four…of cereal is going to be in our pantry.
But now that it’s the New Year, I’m on a mission to find healthier alternatives to some of my family’s favorite grab-and-go conveniences! FromSourdough Goldfish CrackerstoSourdough Graham Crackers, these are just a few of the recipes that I’ve shared so far.
But on to the good stuff, homemade Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal! Each crispy square is sprinkled generously with cinnamon and sugar and has the lovely tang of sourdough. They are the best cinnamon toast crunch cereal I’ve had, and I’ve had my fair share of bowls with the store-bought kind.
This sourdough cereal is buttery, flakey, and perfectly sweet. When you pour yourself a bowl of homemade cinnamon toast crunch, you better believe it will be delicious until the last drop of cereal milk.
What’s even sweeter than this cereal? The fact that it is a breeze to make! With the help of a food processor, the dough comes together quickly. Roll it out, then bake. No chill time is needed!
So, spruce up your normal breakfast routine with homemade Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Easy
If you can makesourdough pie dough, then you can make Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. With just a few simple steps, you can easily enjoy crunchy, sweet cereal!
Delicious
I can’t get over the depth of flavor this sourdough cereal has. The cinnamon mixture brings a lovely sweetness, while the sourdough starter brings that tang we all love! Trust me, the first time you make this recipe, won’t be your last! In fact, I’m sure it will become a pantry staple, it’s just that good!
Healthier Alternative
Forget all the added junk found in store-bought cereals! Instead, you can make this tasty morning treat with just 7 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Flour –I used all-purpose flour for this recipe.
Sugar –To bring a little sweetness to the cereal.
Salt –Any unrefined salt will do, but my favorite isRedmond’s unrefined saltfor some extra minerals!
Cinnamon –It wouldn’t be Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal without some ground cinnamon!
Butter –In order to get the flakiest and crunchiest cereal, you will want to use cold or frozen butter rather than room temperature butter.
Vanilla Extract –For the best flavor, I suggest using vanilla extract over imitation.
Sourdough Starter –You can use either active sourdough starter or sourdough discard for this recipe.
Supplies
Rolling Pin
Pizza Cutter, Bench Scraper, or Sharp Knife
Pastry Brush
How to Make Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
First, in a small bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon and sugar to create the cinnamon sugar topping. Set to the side.
In a bowl of a food processor, add the flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cut the cold/frozen butter into small cubes and add to the food processor. Mix until the butter resembles pea-sized pieces.
This can also be done by hand in a mixing bowl with a pastry cutter.
Next, add the sourdough starter and vanilla extract and mix. If after 30 seconds the dough doesn’t come together, you may need to add cold water to the dough. It just depends on your sourdough starter or sourdough discard. Add 1 Tablespoon at a time and mix for 15-30 seconds before adding any additional water.
Once the dough is formed, place it on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough in half.
With a rolling pin, roll out one piece of dough at a time into a large rectangle, 1/8th of an inch thick. The thinner the dough, the crunchier the cereal!
Gently move the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, then generously sprinkle with the sugar mixture.
Using a pizza cutter or something sharp, cut the dough into tiny squares. Space out the squares about 1/2 inch apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sourdough cinnamon toast crunch cereal is golden brown.
Cool and enjoy in a bowl with some milk!
How to Serve
Now, the most obvious way to enjoy this tasty homemade treat would be to pour yourself a healthy bowl of Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal and top it off with some whole milk. Serve with your morning coffee and maybe some fresh fruit, and you have yourself a delicious morning breakfast.
Though lovely and thoroughly enjoyable, that isn’t the only way you can enjoy these delicious little squares!
Sourdough cereal is an incredible ice cream topper! I used to do this all the time in college. Simple, delicious, and add the perfect crunch to each bite.
Another idea came to mind. Have you ever enjoyed a Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel? Why not make your own Sourdough Cinnamon Crunch Bagels?! Homemade bagels topped with cinnamon sugar sweetness with a little crunch, count me in! Mysourdough bagel recipewould be the perfect recipe to dress up with Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal.
Or eat them by the handful! They are like mini, sweet sourdough crackers!
How to Store
Store leftover Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
FAQs:
Can I make this Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal with whole wheat flour?
I have not personally tested this with my recipe, but you certainly can swap out half of the flour for whole wheat for a healthier alternative. You may need to add extra water before the dough comes together in the food processor.
How can I enjoy Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, besides in a bowl with milk?
We love eating these crispy cinnamon squares by the handful, especially my little one! They are like sweet sourdough graham crackers.
Sourdough cereal also makes for a fantastic ice cream topping. Sprinkle a handful on top of vanilla ice cream, for a cinnamon sweet and crunchy bite!
Another idea came to mind. Have you ever enjoyed a Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel? Why not make your own Sourdough Cinnamon Crunch Bagels?! Homemade bagels topped with cinnamon sugar sweetness with a little crunch, count me in! Mysourdough bagel recipewould be the perfect recipe to dress up with Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal.
Happy baking!
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Homemade Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Yield: 6 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Perfectly crunchy squares, sweetened with cinnamon and sugar, and with the goodness of sourdough, this Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal recipe is going to be your newest obsession! Made with 7 simple ingredients and under 15 minutes, it is a sure win for breakfast time.
Ingredients
Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crust Cereal
- 1 1/2 cups + 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour (220g)
- 1/4 cup sugar (50g)
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon (5g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (4g)
- 1/2 cup cold/frozen butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter or sourdough discard (120g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (3g)
- additional cold water
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup sugar (120g)
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon (5g)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. First, in a small bowl, whisk together 1 T ground cinnamon and 1/2 c sugar to create the cinnamon sugar topping. Set to the side.
3. In a bowl of a food processor, add 1 1/2 c + 1 T flour, 1/4 c sugar, 1 T ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cut one stick of cold/frozen butter into small cubes and add to the food processor. Mix until the butter resembles pea-sized pieces.
This can also be done by hand in a mixing bowl with a pastry cutter.
4. Next, add 1/2 c sourdough starter or sourdough discard and 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix. If after 30 seconds the dough doesn't come together, you may need to add cold water to the dough. It just depends on your sourdough starter or sourdough discard. Add 1 Tablespoon at a time and mix for 15-30 seconds before adding any additional water.
5. Once the dough is formed, place it on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough in half.
6. With a rolling pin, roll out one piece of dough at a time into a large rectangle, 1/8th of an inch thick. The thinner the dough, the crunchier the cereal!
7. Gently move the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush 1/4 c melted butter, then generously sprinkle with the sugar mixture.
8. Using a pizza cutter or something sharp, cut the dough into tiny squares. Space out the squares about 1/2 inch apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sourdough cinnamon toast crunch cereal is golden brown.
9. Cool and enjoy in a bowl with some milk!
Notes
How to Store
Store leftover Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
FAQs:
Can I make this Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal with whole wheat flour?
I have not personally tested this with my recipe, but you certainly can swap out half of the flour for whole wheat for a healthier alternative. You may need to add extra water before the dough comes together in the food processor.
How can I enjoy Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, besides in a bowl with milk?
We love eating these crispy cinnamon squares by the handful, especially my little one! They are like sweet sourdough graham crackers.
Sourdough cereal also makes for a fantastic ice cream topping. Sprinkle a handful on top of vanilla ice cream, for a cinnamon sweet and crunchy bite!
Another idea came to mind. Have you ever enjoyed a Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel? Why not make your own Sourdough Cinnamon Crunch Bagels?! Homemade bagels topped with cinnamon sugar sweetness with a little crunch, count me in! Mysourdough bagel recipewould be the perfect recipe to dress up with Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal.
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