Nut-Free Homemade Granola Clusters
Craving a wholesome snack that’s allergen-friendly and irresistibly crunchy? Dive into the world of **Nut-Free Homemade Granola Clusters**, a delightful blend of rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries. Perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and kissed with warm cinnamon notes, this nut-free recipe ensures everyone can enjoy its crunchy, golden-brown perfection. The use of coconut oil delivers a satisfying texture while shredded coconut adds a subtle tropical twist. Whether you savor it as a grab-and-go snack or a topping for yogurt and smoothie bowls, these naturally sweet, nutrient-packed clusters are easy to make and ready in just under an hour. Ideal for meal prep or a kid-friendly treat, their allergen-free appeal makes them a guilt-free favorite for every household.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until the oats and seeds are well coated with the syrup mixture.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down with the back of a spoon to form a compact layer. This helps create clusters when baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the granola is golden brown. Stir halfway through the baking time to ensure even baking.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the sheet. As the granola cools, it will become crunchier and form clusters.
Once cooled, break the granola into clusters and transfer to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy as a snack or topping for your favorite foods!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.2 g | 335% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.4 g | 677% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 54.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1266 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.3 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.9 g | 203% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.5 g | ||
| Protein | 101.0 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 3085 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
