Healthy Granola Clusters Recipe

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often less expensive than mixed nuts.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a cost-effective dried fruit option.

Grind rolled oats into an oat flour using a food processor.

Add pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, unsweetened coconut, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor.

Pulse until everything is coarsely chopped, being careful not to over process.

In a separate bowl, mix honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the food processor.

Pulse again until everything is incorporated and the mixture looks damp.

Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press it into a half-inch thick rectangle.

Bake in a 300°F (149°C) oven for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, turn the granola for even cooking and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until browned and crisp.

Let the granola cool completely before breaking it into clusters.

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