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Sweet, crunchy granola clusters bursting with warm maple and cinnamon flavors, made with gluten-free oats and no refined sugar. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, yogurt toppings, or a sprinkle over ice cream.

  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
  • 2 cups almonds, chopped (or other nuts)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, and cinnamon, stirring until evenly coated.
  3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt coconut oil for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add maple syrup to the coconut oil and microwave in 30-second bursts until warm and lightly bubbling; stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the warm wet mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Spread the granola in a thin, even layer on the prepared baking sheet and press gently if you want large clusters.
  7. Bake at 300°F for 22–25 minutes, watching closely near the end so the edges brown but don’t burn.
  8. Remove from oven and let granola cool completely on the baking sheet (about 30 minutes) so it crisps up.
  9. Break the cooled granola into clusters of your desired size and enjoy.

Notes

To get large clusters, press the granola firmly into the pan before baking and break it up gently after cooling., Microwaving the wet ingredients instead of boiling helps preserve maple syrup’s delicate flavor and prevents burning., Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months., If granola loses crunch, warm it in a 300°F oven for 5–8 minutes or microwave in short intervals to re-crisp., Add dried fruit or chocolate chips only after granola has cooled to prevent sogginess.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 155 kcal
  • Fat: Approximately 7g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 20g per serving
  • Protein: Approximately 4g per serving