Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Printable)

Golden clusters of oats, nuts, and honey baked to crispness, ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make:

01 - Set oven temperature to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt thoroughly.
03 - Gently heat honey and coconut oil or butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warmed mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared sheet and press down gently to form a compact layer for cluster formation.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until clusters are golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Allow clusters to cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring. Once cooled, break into pieces.
08 - Place clusters in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • The clusters actually stay together and crunch loudly with every bite, unlike the sad dusty granola that crumbles in the bag.
  • You control the sweetness and can taste the honey without it being candy-coated.
  • It makes your kitchen smell like a bakery without any complicated steps or fancy equipment.
02 -
  • Do not stir the granola while it cools or you will end up with loose cereal instead of clusters.
  • Pressing the mixture down firmly before baking is the secret to getting those big chunky pieces everyone loves.
03 -
  • Use a flat-bottomed measuring cup to press the granola down evenly before baking, it works better than your hands.
  • If you want extra-thick clusters, bake it five minutes longer and let it cool on the pan for at least an hour.
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