Coconut Granola Clusters

Granola can be so expensive to buy at the store, but it's so cheap and easy to make your own. These coconut granola clusters are a favorite in this house and don't last long. It's great to snack on by itself or mixed with yogurt. It also makes an excellent breakfast cereal.

Ingredients

• 4 cups oats (We use old fashioned and/or kamut)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar 
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds 
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries 
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients.
2. In a microwave safe bowl heat honey until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir in coconut oil until melted. Whisk in vanilla extract. Pour liquids over the oat mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is completely coated.
3. Spread evenly on a parchment or silpat lined rimmed cookie sheet and press down firmly. Bake at 300º for about 30-40 minutes until slightly golden brown. Do not stir during baking, otherwise granola will not form clusters. Cool completely and break into pieces. Store in an air tight container.

  

 Gather all your ingredients.

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.

 

In a microwave safe bowl heat honey until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir in coconut oil until melted. Whisk in vanilla extract. Pour liquids over the oat mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is completely coated.

(I usually make a double batch.)

  

 Spread evenly on a parchment or silpat lined rimmed cookie sheet and press down firmly. Bake at 300º for about 30-40 minutes until slightly golden brown.

  

  

 Break into pieces.

A double batch nicely fills one of these cereal containers.

 Store in airtight container.

Enjoy plain or with yogurt as a snack, or with milk as a breakfast cereal.