Crunchy Peanut Granola Clusters Food

HOMEMADE GRANOLA (CRUNCHY CLUSTERS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix oats with almonds.
• In another bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg until well combined. Pour over oat/almond mixture. Stir well to combine.
• Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet, pressing down so it's an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes.
• Rotate the baking sheet and bake the granola for another 15 minutes.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add coconut chips (or shredded coconut) over top and bake for another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking up into clusters. The more you handle, the smaller the pieces you will have. If desired, stir in optional granola add-ins to taste. Serve and enjoy!

GRANOLA CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F In a large bowl, stir together the first 5 ingredients; set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and maple syrup together in the microwave on high.
• Stir the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and pour onto a lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes, flip the granola over and bake for about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and toss with the dried fruit while still hot.
• Serve when cool.

CRUNCHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 275 degrees F.
• Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Combine brown sugar and water in a 4 cup microwave proof cup.
• Microwave on high 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved.
• Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla and salt.
• In large mixing bowl, mix oats, nuts, and brown sugar mixture.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Spread onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes-1 hour until golden brown.
• When granola has cooled completely, add fruits if you wish and store in airtight container.