Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Print-Friendly)

Crunchy golden clusters combining oats, nuts, honey, and spices, perfect for breakfast or snacking.

# 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 It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together oats, nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - Gently heat honey and coconut oil or butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and combined, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warmed wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently to form a compact layer to encourage cluster formation.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the mixture is golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely without stirring. Once cooled, break the baked mixture into clusters.
08 - Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It costs a fraction of store-bought granola and tastes ten times better because you control every ingredient.
  • The clusters hold together beautifully without any weird binders or processed sugar.
  • You can eat it straight from the jar, sprinkle it over yogurt, or crumble it into ice cream when no one's watching.
02 -
  • Do not stir the granola while it cools or you'll end up with loose oats instead of clusters.
  • Pressing the mixture down firmly before baking is the secret to getting those big, crunchy clumps everyone loves.
  • If your granola isn't golden enough after 25 minutes, give it a few more minutes but watch closely so it doesn't burn.
03 -
  • Let the honey mixture cool for 30 seconds before pouring so it doesn't pool at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Rotate your baking sheet halfway through for the most even browning and perfectly golden clusters.
  • If you want extra-large clusters, press the mixture into a thicker layer and bake a few minutes longer.
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