Homemade Granola Clusters (Printer View)

Chunky granola clusters with oats, mixed nuts and honey—baked golden for snacking or yogurt topping.

# 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 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
08 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins (optional, for after baking)

10 - 1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, chopped dates)
11 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out and press down firmly with a spatula to create a compact, even layer (this encourages chunkier clusters).
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the tray halfway through. Do not stir during baking.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet (granola crisps up as it cools).
08 - Once fully cooled, break into large clusters. Stir in dried fruit or chocolate chips if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The clusters are thick enough to munch by the handful, as if you've discovered a new snack genre.
  • No more hunting for the big chunks in store-bought granola—the whole batch delivers that crunchy goldmine.
02 -
  • If you try to stir or move the granola before it has fully cooled, you'll lose those signature chunky clusters—patience is your best friend here.
  • Switching from honey to maple syrup makes it vegan, but the bake time might shorten slightly—watch the pan carefully the first time.
03 -
  • Resist overbaking—the granola keeps crisping up as it cools so pull it out when the edges go golden.
  • Press the mixture down as one big sheet before baking for maximum chunky satisfaction.
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