5.0 from 18 votes
Copycat Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal
Kashi's healthy, crunchy, sweet cereal made at home!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups puffed barley
- 1 cup oats whole old fashioned or steal cut
- 1 cup TVP
- 2 tablespoons Flax Seed whole or ground
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup sliced / whole unsalted almonds
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup agave
- 1 - 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- pinch of 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.
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Notes
- Nutritional value is approximate based upon 1 cup serving.
- Storage
- Storage
- Store in an airtight container for 2-4 weeks.
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Oats: Whole or steal cut are great for this recipe.
- Nuts: Add your favorite (unsalted) nuts!
- TVP: Can't find it or don't want to use it? No problem, swap this out for more oats.
- Agave: Use your favorite all-natural sweetener.
- Egg Whites: Use 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed +6 tablespoons warm water. Stir it vigorously together and then let it rest for 5 minutes before using.
- Adjust the Sweetness
- Adjust the Sweetness
- Use a little more of your natural sweetener or choice to add a little more sweetness to the cereal. We find that 1/4 of a cup is enough to mimic the boxed cereal, but if you want it sweeter, use as much as 1/3-1/2 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% 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.