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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Cereal

    Coconut Granola Clusters

    Published by Melissa on January 11, 2013 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 32 Comments

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    Crispy granola clusters with shredded coconut, almonds and three kinds of plump juicy raisins made with heart healthy coconut oil. 

    We like our granola chunky so you can pick it up and eat it as a snack. The secret to making chunky granola is to firmly press the mixture into a rimmed cookie sheet and don’t stir it while it’s baking. After it’s done baking, let it cool completely before breaking break it up into clusters.

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    I was sent a copy of Superfood Kitchen to review and one of the healthy pantry staples Julie talks about in the book is coconut oil. You can substitute it for butter in many recipes. It has no cholesterol, and is a heart healthy food that can keep your body running smoother.

    When I was at Costco, a bought a giant jar of coconut oil, then I bought another jar at the grocery store because I forgot I bought the giant jar. So I’m well stocked with coconut oil, and I’ve been busy dreaming up recipes that use coconut oil. I’m thinking January might be coconut oil month on Barbara Bakes.

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    I like to pick up ingredients for granola at Winco in the bulk foods section. They have a wide variety of healthy grains and dried fruits. This time I bought a 3 raisin blend that had plump golden raisins, as well as two other kinds of giant raisins. I try and tuck the fruit under the oats a little bit while I’m pressing the granola down into the pan, so that the fruit doesn’t dry out or brown too much.

    The coconut flavor in the granola is not overpowering. I would definitely use the coconut oil again, even if I’m not adding shredded coconut to the granola. If you wanted to amp up the coconut flavor even more, you could add a little bit of coconut extract.

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    Coconut Granola Clusters

    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Cereal
    Keyword: baking, Breakfast, food, recipe
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups old fashioned oats
    • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • ½ cup shredded coconut
    • ¾ cup dried fruit I used a raisins
    • ¼ cup wheat germ optional
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl mix oats, brown sugar, almonds, raisins, wheat germ, cinnamon, and salt.
    • In a microwave safe bowl heat honey until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir in coconut oil. Continue stirring until coconut oil is melted. Whisk in vanilla extract. Pour liquids over the oat mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is completely coated.
    • Spread evenly on a parchment or silpat lined rimmed cookie sheet and press down firmly. Bake at 300º for about 20 minutes until slightly golden brown. Don’t stir during baking. Cool completely and break into pieces. Store in an air tight container.

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    Cranberry Almond Oat Granola Clusters, Not Quite Nigella
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    1. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc

      January 13, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      this is MY kind of recipe. Hope you’re well! Miss you

      Reply
    2. Amanda

      January 13, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      Love the clusters! Beautiful pictures too!

      Reply
    3. Ronja @ a dash of faith

      January 13, 2013 at 10:59 am

      Looks delicious! Golden raisins with coconut sounds like a very tasty granola to me!

      Reply
    4. Susan

      January 13, 2013 at 10:10 am

      I love to make home made granola! Thank you for the great tip on how to keep it ‘chunky’ for snacking. I hate when I buy something I already had in the pantry. Can’t wait to see what you do with all of that coconut oil 🙂

      Reply
    5. Amanda

      January 12, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      Oh, I love home made granola – nothing tastes so good, but I do tend to over-do it, so I’m not sure how good it would be for me.

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      • Barbara Schieving

        January 13, 2013 at 12:13 am

        Hi Amanda – it is easy to over-do nibbling on the clusters. Luckily, I have lots of eaters at my house.

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    6. jehanne@thecookingdoctor

      January 12, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      Thats a good tip for getting clusters, thanks Barbara! Always wanted to have granola clusters but my fortnightly granola always, always turn out ‘piecemeals’..I must give your recipe ago for our next batch!

      Reply
    7. Terra

      January 12, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      I have said for weeks now, I need to make some homemade granola. AND yet I still have not made any. I love your recipe, especially your addition of the coconut oil! Yum, Hugs, Terra

      Reply
    8. Kristi Rimkus

      January 12, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      There is nothing better than a homemade granola. I love skipping all the additives, extra sugar and salt.

      Reply
    9. Michele

      January 12, 2013 at 10:51 am

      Made last night, it was a fantastic breakfast.
      Thank you

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      • Barbara Schieving

        January 13, 2013 at 12:14 am

        Thanks Michele! So glad you liked it.

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    10. Lauren

      January 12, 2013 at 10:00 am

      Yum! Sharing on my FB page…I love clustered granola! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Valérie (Franche-Comté)

      January 12, 2013 at 4:26 am

      Barbara
      Idéal pour bien terminer la semaine
      Belle journée
      Valérie.

      Reply
    12. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      January 11, 2013 at 10:48 pm

      Love these granola clusters! They look so crunchy!

      Reply
    13. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      January 11, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      I made something very similar once and thought, “It will be great to sit beside my computer – a healthy snack.” Well, I bet I gained a ton because I kept eating until it was all gone. 🙂 Might be time to do it again. It’s healthy, I know.

      Reply
    14. Emily

      January 11, 2013 at 4:40 pm

      Except for the coconut oil, I have all this on hand–yay! I will stock up on coconut oil next time I’m at Costco. YUM!

      Reply
    15. sally @ sallys baking addiction

      January 11, 2013 at 11:21 am

      the clusters are the best part! I have a recipe for just granola clusters too. so many huge clumps to munch on – rather than all the crumbs at the bottom of the bag. i love using coconut oil is my granola recipes.

      Reply
    16. Rocky Mountain Woman

      January 11, 2013 at 10:55 am

      That would be great to take to work and munch on during the morning….

      Reply
    17. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      January 11, 2013 at 10:01 am

      Mmm such a fabulous idea. And I love coconut and almonds in granola!

      Reply
    18. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

      January 11, 2013 at 9:37 am

      I love home made granola and always wondered how to get decent clumps. I shall try this with my next batch!

      Reply
    19. kelley {mountain mama cooks}

      January 11, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Nice tip to press into the pan before baking. I like clumps too and have found that adding an egg white helps but I’m going to try this next time around! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    20. Rosa

      January 11, 2013 at 6:55 am

      Oh, perfect! Those granola clusters look ever so tempting. I love those flavors.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
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