Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Print View)

Crunchy clusters of oats, nuts, and honey deliver a subtly sweet and wholesome start or snack.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), roughly chopped
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
04 - 1/3 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup honey
08 - 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Mix oats, nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - Warm honey and coconut oil (or butter) in a small saucepan over low heat until blended; remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
04 - Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet, pressing gently to create a compact, even layer to facilitate clustering.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through, until the clusters are golden and aromatic.
07 - Allow clusters to cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring, then break into pieces.
08 - Keep clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually stays crunchy in milk or yogurt, unlike store-bought granola that goes soft in seconds.
  • You control the sweetness and can skip the refined sugar entirely.
  • Big satisfying clusters form naturally if you resist the urge to stir.
  • It keeps for two weeks in a jar, so you make it once and enjoy it all week.
02 -
  • Do not stir the granola while it cools or you will end up with loose crumbs instead of clusters.
  • Pressing the mixture down firmly before baking is the secret to getting big chunky pieces.
  • If it seems pale after 20 minutes, give it a few more minutes. Golden brown is the goal.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure the honey if you want perfect clusters every time.
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking so it toasts evenly and doesnt burn on one side.
  • Let it cool completely before breaking it apart, even if it takes an hour.
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