Honey Granola Clusters

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ((notes))
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats ((180g / 6.3oz))
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds ((45g / 1.6oz))
• 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) ((45g / 1.6oz))
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar ((notes))
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: honey, oil, vanilla extract. Mix them really well.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients (except the cranberries). Mix well - this is easiest with your hands.

4. 4

   Tip onto the prepared baking tray. Press it down into a thick layer.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 minutes, giving it a mix around and flattening out again halfway through.

6. 6

   Add the cranberries and stir it around, then press down again.

7. 7

   Bake a further 7-10 minutes until it is deep golden in colour.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and let it cool at room temperature until completely cooled.

9. 9

   Break into clusters and store in an airtight container for 4-6 weeks.