Granola Clusters: The Ultimate Crunchy Snack for Every Craving Recipe
Easy and crunchy homemade Granola Clusters made with rolled oats, almonds, shredded coconut, and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Perfect customizable snack for both sweet and savory cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
Add-ons (Optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit or chocolate chips (add chocolate chips only after baking to avoid melting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, shredded coconut, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir to mix evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in honey or maple syrup and melted coconut oil. Stir thoroughly until the oat mixture is well coated and combined.
- Press Mixture: Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press firmly into a flat, compact layer to encourage cluster formation during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown. Avoid stirring to keep clusters intact.
- Cool and Break: Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it into clusters.
- Store: Store the granola clusters in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Optionally, freeze in zip-top bags for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Pressing the mixture firmly is key to achieving large, crunchy clusters.
- Add chocolate chips only after baking to prevent them from melting in the oven.
- Freeze granola clusters in zip-top bags for longer storage, up to 2 months.
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