Description
These Coconut Granola Clusters are golden, crunchy, and full of nutty coconut flavor. Perfect as a snack or yogurt topper, they’re naturally sweetened, easy to make, and bake into satisfying chunks that deliver a delicious, cookie-like crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or cashews)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp flaxseeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/3 cup dried fruit (added after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, coconut, and chopped nuts.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, warm honey or maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt until combined.
- Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until fully coated.
- Spread mixture evenly on baking sheet and press down gently with a spatula to help form clusters.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
- Cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring to allow clusters to form.
- Once cooled, break into large chunks and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Press mixture firmly before baking and don’t stir after to encourage large clusters.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor warmth.
- Mix in dried pineapple or mango after baking for a tropical twist.
- Use seeds instead of nuts for a nut-free version.
- Stir in chocolate chips after cooling for a dessert-like treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
