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Homemade Granola Clusters
These easy granola clusters are easy to make and gluten-free! Made with a crunchy blend of pecans and coconut seeds and sweetened with a hint of maple they make the BEST topper to any smoothie or yogurt bowl.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup regular rolled oats Gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup halved pecans Generous half cup
- ½ cup large coconut flakes
- ¼ cup hazelnut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees farhenheit.
- In a mini food processor, process the pecans and oats for 5-10 seconds. You don’t want them to be a powder. Make sure there are still lots of chunks.
- In a small bowl, combine the oat mixture, coconut, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Melt the coconut oil and add in the remaining ingredients (alternatively, you could whisk them together first and pour them in).
- Mix well until everything is coated and sticky.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and dump out the granola mixture. Use a spatula to press the mixture down to about ¼ inch and firmly together.
- The better pressed down and even it is, the better your clusters will be.
- Bake for 22 minutes and let cool completely once done (for 30 minutes).
- Use a silicone spatula to loosen the granola and use your hands to break it into small clusters.
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Notes
- The granola is super delicate coming out of the oven so don’t overlook letting it cool completely. If you want “harder” clusters, pop the granola into the fridge for an hour where they’ll firm up.
- Makes roughly 15-20 clusters or 3-4 cups
- Don’t just rip off clusters, use a silicone spatula to loosen up the bottom and then break clusters off with your hands.
- If you want soft clusters, leave them at room temperature. If you prefer crunchy clusters, pop them into the fridge where they’ll firm up.
- Brown sugar cannot replace maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
278mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.