Cinnamon Pecan Crunch
Cinnamon Pecan Crunch is a crispy grain-free air fryer cereal made with pecans, sunflower seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and nut butter. Serve it with unsweetened almond milk or spoon it over Greek yogurt and fresh berries for a crunchy low-carb breakfast.
Equipment
- airtight container
- medium bowl
- Round 4-cup baking dish
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup erythritol sweetener
- 1/8 cup coconut flour
- 1/8 cup pecan flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw almond butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 150°C for 3 minutes.
- Combine the pecans, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, erythritol, coconut flour, pecan flour, cinnamon, melted butter, almond butter, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into an ungreased round 4-cup baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 3 minutes.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly.
- Air fry for another 3 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Transfer the cereal to an airtight container.
- Allow it to cool uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Cover and store at room temperature until ready to serve.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Allow the cereal to cool completely before covering the container. It becomes crunchier as it cools. If pecan flour is difficult to find, make your own by pulsing pecans briefly in a food processor until finely ground. Stop before the nuts begin releasing enough oil to turn into pecan butter. Serve with unsweetened almond milk for a grain-free breakfast or sprinkle over Greek yogurt with fresh berries. Store the completely cooled cereal in an airtight container at room temperature to help maintain its crunchy texture.Wine Advice
Wine isn't the most natural match for a breakfast cereal, but when served as part of a brunch, a lightly fruity Chardonnay can complement the toasted pecans, coconut, and warm cinnamon flavors.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 gr | Calories: 410 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 38 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Sodium: 110 mg | Sugar: 3 g