Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Printable)

Golden, crunchy clusters made with oats, nuts, and honey for a wholesome start or 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
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 warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently to form a compact layer to encourage clustering.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the clusters turn golden brown and emit a fragrant aroma.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely without stirring. Once cooled, break into clusters.
08 - Keep clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These clusters actually stay crunchy instead of crumbling into sad little crumbs like store-bought granola.
  • You can taste every ingredient instead of just sugar, and the honey gives it a gentle sweetness that doesnt coat your teeth.
  • Making a big batch on the weekend means you have breakfast sorted without thinking about it all week.
02 -
  • Do not stir the granola while its baking or cooling, thats what breaks up the clusters and leaves you with loose cereal instead of chunky goodness.
  • Pressing the mixture down firmly before baking is not optional, its the only way to get those big, satisfying pieces that hold together when you pour milk over them.
03 -
  • Use a light hand with the honey if you prefer less sweet granola, you can go as low as 1/3 cup and it will still cluster as long as you press it firmly.
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking so the edges dont brown faster than the center, ovens are liars about even heat.
  • If you want extra-large clusters, let the whole sheet cool, then break it into big shards instead of crumbling it with your hands.
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