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Homemade Granola Clusters

Homemade Granola Clusters: Crunchy, Customizable Goodness

Enjoy these Homemade Granola Clusters—nutrient-dense, customizable snacks perfect for breakfast or a quick pick-me-up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 clusters
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats can substitute with gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds can swap for any nuts or seeds
  • 1 cup coconut flakes can substitute with puffed rice
  • 1/2 cup honey can use maple syrup or agave nectar
For the Flavor
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil can use olive oil
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar coconut sugar for a refined-sugar-free option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to your liking
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt can be reduced or omitted

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, sliced almonds, and coconut flakes.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together coconut oil, honey, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt for 3–5 minutes.
  4. Pour the warm melted mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and press down firmly.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, checking after 15 minutes to prevent burning.
  7. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into clusters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1-2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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