Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Printable)

Crisp, golden clusters featuring oats, nuts, honey, and subtle spices for a wholesome crunch.

# What you 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt.
03 - Warm 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 wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently to create a compact layer that will form clusters.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the clusters are golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Remove the pan from the oven and allow the clusters to cool completely without stirring, then break into pieces.
08 - Keep the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Everything you buy at the store costs twice as much and tastes half as good, plus you control exactly what goes into it
  • Your entire kitchen will smell like a cozy bakery for hours, which is honestly reason enough
02 -
  • Pressing the mixture into the pan before baking is what creates those satisfying clusters instead of loose crumbs
  • If you stir it while its hot, youll break apart all the clusters you just worked to create
03 -
  • Watch it closely after the 20-minute mark, because honey goes from golden to burned remarkably fast
  • Letting it cool completely on the baking sheet, not on a wire rack, helps the clusters set better
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