Homemade Granola Clusters

Ingredients

• 4 cup rolled oats (435g, use certified gluten-free rolled oats for gluten-free diet)
• 1 1/2 cup walnuts (150g, coarsely chopped)
• 1/2cup+2tbsp maple syrup (150ml)
• 1/2 cup grapeseed oil (120ml, or coconut oil)
• 1/2 cup ground flax seed (60g)
• 1 tsp salt (6g)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (1g)
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (0.5g)

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Preheat oven to 300°F/C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon baking mat. In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until blended.

2. 2

   2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and ground flax.

3. 3

   3. Pour the maple mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is coated.

4. 4

   4. Spread out the mixture on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes without stirring until golden brown (be sure to keep an eye on the oven so the granola doesn’t burn).

5. 5

   5. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely without disrupting the mixture. The less the mixture moves while baking and cooling, the more clusters will form. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.