Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Printer-friendly)

Golden clusters of oats and nuts baked with honey, perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine oats, mixed nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
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 warmed wet mixture over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently to create a compact layer for cluster formation.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Allow to cool completely on the pan without stirring, then break into clusters.
08 - Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • These clusters stay genuinely crunchy for over a week, unlike granola that goes soft by day three.
  • You control exactly what goes in, so you can load it with nuts you actually love and skip ingredients that don't excite you.
  • The honey sweetness is gentle and natural, with no refined sugar needed—it tastes indulgent without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Do not stir the granola while it cools—this breaks apart the clusters and leaves you with granola crumbs instead of satisfying chunks.
  • The honey absolutely must be fully combined with the oil before it hits the oats, otherwise you'll end up with dry patches and inconsistent texture.
03 -
  • Rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking prevents one side from browning faster than the other—a small step that makes a real difference.
  • Let the granola cool completely before breaking it apart; rushing this step turns clusters into crumbs and wastes your time.
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