Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Printable)

Crunchy clusters of oats, nuts, and honey, golden baked for a wholesome start.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the honey and coconut oil or butter until melted and blended. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing gently to compact it and form clusters. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring. Once cooled, break the granola into clusters.
07 - Transfer clusters to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 40 minutes from start to crispy finish, so you can actually make them on a weekday.
  • One bowl, one pan, and minimal cleanup means more time enjoying breakfast instead of washing dishes.
  • They stay crunchy for days, which sounds simple but changes everything about grabbing a handful for an afternoon snack.
02 -
  • Resist the urge to stir while it's cooling—this is the mistake that turns clusters into granola, and breaking them up too early is how you end up with sad crumbs.
  • That halfway rotation matters more than you'd think; ovens have hot spots, and turning the pan prevents one side from browning faster than the other.
03 -
  • If you want denser, chewier clusters, press harder before baking and reduce the baking time by 2 to 3 minutes; if you want shards, bake an extra few minutes and break them into smaller pieces.
  • A little trick: brush the baking sheet with coconut oil before the parchment paper, so the bottom edges get extra crispy and caramelized.
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