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Granola Clusters

This easy granola recipe is so versatile and customizable, you can make your own perfection version for a healthy breakfast or snack on the go.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast
Servings 9 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 ½ cups raw nuts or seeds (½ cup pumpkin seeds, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup almonds)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried fruit (½ cup dried blueberries, ½ cup dried cranberries)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flax seed optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and oil. Add wet mixture to oats. Mix well.
  • Transfer granola to baking sheet. Spread into an even, thin layer in the middle and have the edges slightly thicker. (This will prevent the outer edges from burning since they cook faster.) For clumpy granola, press granola down so the pieces stick together.
  • On the middle rack, bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until granola is medium brown. Do not stir.
  • Let granola cool completely. Granola will continue to harden and crisp up as it cools.
  • Break up granola using your hands or a metal spatula. Mix in dried fruit and any other add-ins of your choice, such as chia seeds, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Make sure to add any dried fruit or chocolate chips AFTER baking
  • If the coconut oil is solid, microwave for 30 seconds before use
  • If you prefer granola that is less clumpy, stir granola after 30 minutes of baking and then return to oven to finish baking
  • Store in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks
  • Other Mix-in ideas or substitutes you can try:
    • nuts/seeds: walnut, cashews, sunflower seeds, pistachios, peanuts, macadamia nuts, sesame seeds, flax seeds
    • dried fruit: raisins, dried cherries, banana chips, dried apple slices, dried mango, dried pineapple, unsweetened coconut flakes
    • spices: ground ginger, pumpkin spice seasoning, chai spice seasoning
    • chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
Keyword breakfast, easy, healthy, snack