Description

Deliciously crunchy Maple Almond Granola Clusters made with whole rolled oats, almond flour, and sliced almonds, sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and brown sugar. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, these clusters are baked to golden perfection and offer a satisfying texture with a rich, nutty flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

3 cups (255g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
3/4 cup (75g) almond flour or almond meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (95g) sliced, slivered, or chopped almonds (unsalted recommended)

Wet Ingredients

1/3 cup (70g) coconut oil
1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, salt, and almonds; set aside to prepare the wet ingredients.
Prepare Wet Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the coconut oil, brown sugar, and maple syrup until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat, whisk in the vanilla extract, then pour this mixture over the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
Press into Pan: Transfer the sticky granola mixture into the lined baking pan and use a spatula to press it down firmly and evenly.
Bake the Granola Slab: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, rotating the pan every 10 minutes for even baking. Remove from oven, but keep the oven on. Allow the granola slab to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes to set.
Cut and Break: Lift the granola slab out using parchment paper overhang, cut into squares, then break into smaller clusters carefully as the granola will still be hot.
Bake Clusters Again: Spread the clusters back in the pan or on a baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp up the clusters.
Cool Completely: Remove from the oven and let the clusters cool fully; they will become crunchier as they cool.
Store: Keep the cooled granola clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Notes

Ensure proper cooling between baking phases to achieve the perfect crunchy texture.
Use unsalted almonds to control the saltiness and enjoy a balanced flavor.
Rotate the baking pan every 10 minutes during baking for even cooking and color.
Store granola clusters in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Variations: You can substitute almonds with other nuts or add dried fruit after baking for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: maple almond granola, homemade granola clusters, crunchy granola, healthy breakfast, nutty granola, baked granola