Chunky granola clusters of oats, mixed nuts and honey, baked golden for snacking, breakfast, or yogurt topping.
# 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 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup honey (or 1/2 cup maple syrup for a vegan option)
08 - 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (or 1/3 cup unsalted butter), cooled slightly
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins (optional)
10 - 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates)
11 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk honey, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract until homogenous and fluid.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and fold thoroughly with a spatula until all solids are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet and press down firmly with the back of a spatula to create a dense, even layer—this encourages large clusters.
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through, until the surface is golden brown. Do not stir during baking to preserve cluster formation.
07 - Remove the tray from the oven and allow the granola to cool fully on the sheet; it will crisp and set as it cools.
08 - Once cooled, break the slab into large clusters. Gently fold in dried fruit or chocolate chips if using. Transfer to an airtight container.
