Crunchy Oat Coconut Clusters (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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4-5 cups rolled old fashioned oats
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⅔ cup melted coconut oil (or canola oil)
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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1/2-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Mix-ins
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½ cup coconut flakes or chips
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1 cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds or pecans)
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Pumpkin seeds (optional)
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Dried fruit (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line or grease a 15x18 inch (38x46 cm) jelly roll pan and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine 4 cups oats, melted coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, coconut and nuts. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Add extra 1/2 cup oats if there's excess liquid at the bottom. Spread mixture evenly onto prepared pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir the granola, then press down firmly with a spatula to create clusters.
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Return to oven for 7-10 more minutes for chewy granola. For crunchier texture, stir and press down again, then bake for an additional 5 minutes. Note that granola will harden as it cools, so be careful not to overbake. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
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Transfer cooled granola to an airtight container for storage.
# Handy Tips:
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For variation, add chocolate chips after baking once cooled
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Dried fruits like golden berries or wild blueberries make excellent additions
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Consider adding macadamia nuts or chia seeds for nutritional variety
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Keeps fresh at room temperature for up to 1 month when stored in an airtight container