Honey Nut Granola Clusters (Printable)

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

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - Gently warm the honey and coconut oil or butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently to compact and form clusters.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the clusters turn golden brown and emit a fragrant aroma.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely without stirring. Once cooled, break into clusters.
08 - Transfer clusters to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It forms actual clusters instead of loose granola dust at the bottom of the bag.
  • You control the sweetness and can skip the weird additives that sneak into commercial brands.
  • The smell alone makes your kitchen feel like a bakery on a Saturday morning.
02 -
  • Do not stir the granola while it bakes or after it comes out of the oven, or you will end up with loose gravel instead of clusters.
  • Press the mixture down firmly before baking; if you spread it loosely, it will toast but never clump together.
03 -
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking so the edges don't brown faster than the center.
  • Let the granola cool on the pan for at least an hour before breaking it up, patience is the difference between clusters and crumbs.
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