Golden oat clusters with nuts and honey—perfect for breakfast bowls, snacking, or as a crunchy yogurt topping.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup mixed nuts such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts, coarsely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
04 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped dried apricots
11 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly coated and small clusters begin to form.
05 - Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Gently press down with a spatula to encourage cluster formation.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet without disturbing. This step allows clusters to set properly.
08 - Once cooled, break into desired cluster sizes. Stir in dried fruit or chocolate chips if using. Store in an airtight container.
