Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cinnamon Sugar Cereal Squares
- Charlie-Jane
- Nov 26
- 3 min read
Crispy, sweet, and irresistibly cinnamon-spiced — these Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cinnamon Sugar Cereal Squares taste like a homemade version of the nostalgic cereal we all grew up loving, but made with simple, wholesome ingredients. They’re crunchy, lightly sweet, and perfect for snacking, mixing into yoghurt bowls, or enjoying with your favourite dairy-free milk.
Because they’re made with oat flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and coconut oil, they’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They bake into a crisp, golden sheet that breaks easily into bite-sized squares. Whether you enjoy them as cereal, use them as a crunchy topping, or pack them as a quick treat, these cinnamon squares are fun to make and totally addictive.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2-3 servings of cereal
Ingredients
For the cereal squares:
120g gluten-free oat flour (or finely blended GF oats)
40g coconut sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp almond milk (only if needed)
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until a soft dough begins to form.
If the dough is crumbly, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment and roll out to about 5mm thickness.
Using a knife or pizza cutter, lightly score the dough into small squares — no need to separate them yet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp at the edges.
Meanwhile, mix the cinnamon sugar coating ingredients in a small bowl.
While the squares are still warm, brush the surface with melted coconut oil and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
Allow to cool fully, then break into squares and enjoy.
Whether you eat them all in one go as a dry snack or add them to a bowl with our Homemade Oat Milk these make the most delectable Christmas morning breakfast, quick and easy to focus on present opening!
If you loved this, try my Tofu Scramble or Cranberry Orange Bliss Bars for another yummy breakfast idea.
What Makes These Cinnamon Sugar Cereal Squares Special
These cinnamon sugar squares taste like a homemade, gluten-free, dairy-free twist on classic childhood cereal — but with cleaner, more wholesome ingredients. Using oat flour keeps them naturally gluten-free, and the coconut sugar gives a warm, caramel sweetness that pairs perfectly with cinnamon.
They crisp up beautifully in the oven and stay crunchy even when served with milk. They’re also incredibly versatile: snackable, shelf-stable, and ideal for meal prep, lunchboxes, or holiday gifting in little jars.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your cinnamon sugar squares:
as a crunchy breakfast cereal with almond milk
sprinkled over smoothies or yoghurt bowls
mixed into trail mix with nuts and dried fruit
crushed over ice cream for a cinnamon-toast crumble
packed into snack pots for easy on-the-go munching
For extra indulgence, drizzle melted dairy-free white chocolate over the top.
Storage & Freshness Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
To keep them super crisp, add a small piece of parchment-wrapped rice inside the container (absorbs moisture).
Re-crisp in the oven for 3–4 minutes if they soften over time.
Optional Tips & Variations
Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed for extra fibre and structure.
Swap almond milk for coconut milk for richer flavour.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a spiced version.
Mix 1 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips into the dough for a dessert-style treat.
Make mini shapes using cookie cutters for kids’ cereal.
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