Copycat Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal
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Copycat Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal
Description
The Copycat Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal mimics the commercial cereal by mixing puffed barley, whole oats, textured vegetable protein (TVP), flax and chia seeds, and sliced almonds. The dry ingredients are combined with egg whites and agave syrup, which act as binders and sweeteners, along with cinnamon and a pinch of salt to round out the flavor profile. The batter is evenly spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
It is baked at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes initially to develop crispness, then flipped and rearranged to bake for another 10 to 13 minutes to form clusters and ensure even baking. Once cooled, the cereal forms crunchy nuggets with a balanced sweet and cinnamon flavor profile and varied textures from the nuts and seeds.
This homemade cereal can be stored in an airtight container for 2 to 4 weeks. The recipe notes suggest substitutions such as using different nuts or sweeteners and provide an egg white alternative using ground flaxseed and water for binding. Adjustments to sweetness are possible by varying the amount of agave syrup used. This recipe offers a customizable way to enjoy a crunchy, wholesome cereal similar to the Kashi Go Lean Crunch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups puffed barley
- 1 cup oats whole old fashioned or steal cut
- 1 cup textured vegetable protein TVP
- 2 tablespoons Flax Seed whole or ground
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced or whole, unsalted
- 4 egg white
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup agave syrup
- 1 - 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites and sweetener.
- Add to dry ingredients and mix very well, ensuring all is coated with egg whites. The egg whites act as a binder which is what gives you the crispy nuggets of goodness.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add mixture in an even layer.
- Bake in middle rack for 12 - 15 minutes (check for crispy level), then remove from oven and flip cereal. Here is where you'll have large chunks - flip them but ensure that you rearrange so that it lies flat again to the baking pan.
- Bake for another 10-13 minutes.
- Cool and then store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store the baked cereal in an airtight container to maintain freshness for 2 to 4 weeks.
- Oats can be whole or steel cut depending on preference; various nuts (unsalted) can be substituted to suit taste.
- If textured vegetable protein (TVP) is unavailable or undesired, replace with additional oats.
- Agave syrup can be swapped with other natural sweeteners according to your preference.
- For an egg white substitute, mix 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons warm water, stir, and let rest 5 minutes before using as a binder.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sweetener; 1/4 cup agave mimics the store-bought level, but up to 1/3 or 1/2 cup can be used for sweeter cereal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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