Healthy & Clustery Granola
Healthy & Clustery Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups nuts, seeds, or dried fruit, chopped (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts, dates, pumpkin seeds, cashews)
- 1 cup honey, or 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 pinch sea salt, optional
- 1 dash vanilla extract, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the entire surface to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
If not already chopped, roughly chop your chosen nuts, seeds, and/or dried fruit into bite-sized pieces. This helps with even distribution and clustering.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats with the chopped nuts, seeds, and/or dried fruit.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
If using, add a pinch of sea salt, a dash of vanilla extract, and/or ground cinnamon to the oat mixture. Stir well to combine these optional flavorings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the honey (or the honey and melted coconut oil mixture) over the oat mixture. Stir vigorously with a sturdy spoon or your hands until all the dry ingredients are thoroughly coated. Ensure there are no dry spots remaining, as this is crucial for cluster formation.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly, pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands to create a compact, uniform layer. Avoid spreading it too thinly, as a thicker layer promotes larger clusters.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown around the edges. Keep a close eye on it during the last few minutes to prevent burning, as ovens can vary.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. If using, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot granola. Do NOT stir. Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet, undisturbed, for at least 1 hour. This cooling process is essential for the granola to become crispy and form clusters.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
Once completely cooled, break the granola into desired clusters using your hands. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy & Clustery Granola
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups nuts, seeds, or dried fruit, chopped (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts, dates, pumpkin seeds, cashews)
- 1 cup honey, or 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 pinch sea salt, optional
- 1 dash vanilla extract, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the entire surface to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
If not already chopped, roughly chop your chosen nuts, seeds, and/or dried fruit into bite-sized pieces. This helps with even distribution and clustering.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats with the chopped nuts, seeds, and/or dried fruit.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
If using, add a pinch of sea salt, a dash of vanilla extract, and/or ground cinnamon to the oat mixture. Stir well to combine these optional flavorings.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the honey (or the honey and melted coconut oil mixture) over the oat mixture. Stir vigorously with a sturdy spoon or your hands until all the dry ingredients are thoroughly coated. Ensure there are no dry spots remaining, as this is crucial for cluster formation.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly, pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands to create a compact, uniform layer. Avoid spreading it too thinly, as a thicker layer promotes larger clusters.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown around the edges. Keep a close eye on it during the last few minutes to prevent burning, as ovens can vary.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. If using, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot granola. Do NOT stir. Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet, undisturbed, for at least 1 hour. This cooling process is essential for the granola to become crispy and form clusters.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
Once completely cooled, break the granola into desired clusters using your hands. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 1 min