Crunchy Honey Almond Granola Clusters
Quick Honey Almond Granola – Crunchy, healthy, and ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, yogurt topping, or snack ideas!
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, sliced almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, warm the honey and melted coconut oil until combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is coated evenly.
- Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway to ensure even toasting.
- Remove from the oven when golden brown. Let it cool completely—it will crisp up as it cools.
- Break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Keep clusters intact: Stir gently and avoid breaking them after baking for chunkier granola pieces.
Best storage: Use an airtight jar or container and enjoy within 2 weeks for maximum crunch.
Nut alternatives: Replace almonds with cashews, pecans, or seeds if preferred or for allergy-friendly choices.
Extra flavor: Add dried fruits like apricots, cranberries, or raisins once the granola has cooled.
Oil-free version: Use mashed banana or applesauce instead of oil, though the texture will be softer.