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Nothing But Clusters Granola

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Alex Lau

Consider this a warning: The crunchy clusters in this super easy granola are 100% addictive. We can’t guarantee you won't pick out all the clusters while it’s still on the baking sheet. (No judgment—we did too.)

What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 8 cups

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup bran flake cereal
1 cup large unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup raw pecans
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
⅓ cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup virgin coconut oil, melted
1 large egg white

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 275°. Toss 2 cups oats, 1 cup cereal, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup pecans, ½ cup pepitas, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ⅓ cup wheat germ, and 1 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet.

    → Wait. Are oats gluten free?

    Step 2

    Pour ½ cup maple syrup and ½ cup oil over and mix with clean hands until all nuts, seeds, and oats are coated.

    Step 3

    Vigorously beat 1 large egg white in a medium bowl until very thick and foamy, about 45 seconds. Pour over oat mixture and mix with hands again until egg white is evenly distributed.

    Step 4

    Spread out granola in an even layer.

    Step 5

    Bake 30 minutes, then remove sheet from oven and stir once with a flexible metal spatula, turning mixture and spreading out again into an even layer.

    Step 6

    Continue to bake, without stirring, until oats are toasted and crisp, 35–45 minutes longer. Let cool without stirring.

    Step 7

    When granola is cooled, scrape bottom of tray with spatula to loosen granola and break into clusters. Serve or transfer to an airtight container.

    Step 8

    Do Ahead: Granola can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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