the BEST granola clusters (Edit recipe)

there is nothing quite as satisfying as making a batch of granola & the whole sheet pan is one giant cluster. after making this recipe several times, i have mastered the art of the BEST granola clusters ever! it is very versatile, so feel free to use any add-ins, fats, sweeteners that you like! P.S. it is delightful with a spoonful of almond or peanut butter on each cluster!

10 minutes

30 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	286
Fat:	12 g
Carbohydrates:	38 g
Protein:	14 g
Cholesterol:	10 g
Sodium:	18 mg
Fiber:	7 g
Sugars:	2 g
Calculated per serving.

by ericatangeman

Serves: 24

Ingredients

4.5 cup One Degree Organic Oats
.5 cup Chia Seeds, ground - may sub flax seeds
.5 cup Pumpkin Seeds, may sub any seed
.5 cup Pecans, chopped - may sub any nut
1 pinch Redmond Real Salt
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, or coconut oil
0.25 cup Pure Maple Syrup, or honey
0.5 cup Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose)
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

preheat oven to 325°F.
in a bowl, combine oats, nuts/seeds, & sea salt.
in a sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter or oil.
remove from heat, then add honey/maple syrup, granulated sweetener, & vanilla extract to melted butter or oil.
using a large spatula, thoroughly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
add granola to a half-sheet baking sheet.
bake for 10 minutes, then take it out and mix thoroughly.
press down mixture very firmly, then bake for an additional 15 minutes.
once the granola is done baking, press firmly again. allow it to cool completely.