Sourdough Cinnamon Cereal That’s Seriously Addictive
Sourdough Cinnamon Cereal is a crunchy, sweet twist on breakfast made from leftover sourdough starter. Think tiny, golden cereal squares bursting with cinnamon-sugar goodness baked to crispy perfection.
It’s a homemade treat that’s as wholesome as it is delicious, with no artificial ingredients. Whether you eat it in a bowl of milk or by the handful as a snack, this cereal brings back cozy, nostalgic flavors with a sourdough kick!
Sourdough cinnamon cereal
Course: Blog4
servings31
minutes40
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kcalSourdough Cinnamon Cereal is a crunchy, cinnamon-sweet treat made from sourdough discard. Perfect for breakfast bowls or snack-time munching!
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Optional: 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar for topping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sourdough discard, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the mixture thinly and evenly on the baking sheet.
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to lightly score into small cereal-sized squares.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy, rotating halfway if needed.
- Cool completely before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Video
Notes
- The thinner the spread, the crispier the cereal.
- Sprinkle extra sugar on top before baking for more crunch.
- Keeps up to a week in an airtight jar if it lasts that long!
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Conclusion
Sourdough Cinnamon Cereal is the perfect way to use up your sourdough discard while treating yourself to something crunchy and sweet. With its toasty flavor, hint of spice, and satisfying texture, it’s bound to become your new favorite way to start the day or snack any time!
