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A bowl of granola clusters in a bowl over yogurt with a cup of tea alongside.
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Granola Clusters (Gluten Free, Vegan)

This granola clusters recipe creates deliciously crunchy and craggy chunks of granola that can be eaten with milk, yogurt, or straight out of hand. High in protein and fiber, they're a healthy snack, breakfast or even dessert! Don’t stir the granola when baking, and be sure to let it cool completely before breaking it into clusters.
Adapted from The Food Processor Family Cookbook (Sonoma Press 2016), by Nicki Sizemore.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy granola recipe, granola clusters recipe, make ahead breakfasts
Servings: 7 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats, divided
  • 1 cup pecans
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped dried fruit, such as apricots, dates, cranberries, currants, cherries, etc.
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cup maple syrup or honey (or a mix of both)
  • ¼ cup virgin coconut oil, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put ½ cup of the rolled oats in the food processor, and process to a coarse flour. Add the remaining oats, along with the pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, coconut, cinnamon and salt. Pulse until the nuts are coarsely chopped, about 5-6 pulses.
  • In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil and vanilla. Pour the syrup mixture over the ingredients in the food processor, and pulse until the mixture comes together and looks damp, about 8 pulses.
  • Transfer the granola to the baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, press it into a ½-inch thick rectangle, about 8x12-inches large. Bake 20 minutes. Rotate the pan 190 degrees and bake until lightly browned along the edges, golden on top, and firm to the touch, about 20-25 minutes longer.
  • Cool the granola on the pan. Break it into clusters before serving.

Notes

Do Ahead: The granola clusters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. 
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