No-Bake Maple Granola Clusters
Prep time | 5 minutes |
Cook time | 10 minutes |
Total time | 15 minutes |
Allergy | Tree Nuts |
Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan |
Meal type | Breakfast, Snack |
Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
Oats, almonds and maple syrup make a sweet, easy-to-prepare cereal or a yummy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almonds (chopped coarsely)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cold milled flax seeds
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- pinch salt
Optional
- 1/4-1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, craisins)
Directions
Step 1. | In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet on medium heat, toast the chopped nuts and oats, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly golden. |
Step 2. | Remove the oats and nuts from heat. Pour them into a mixing bowl and lightly sprinkle with salt. Add the chia seeds, brown sugar, flax seed, and dried fruit. Give it a mix so that everything is well blended together. |
Step 3. | Return the pan to the stove, and bring the 1/2 cup of maple syrup to a boil. Remove from heat, and pour over the oats in the mixing bowl. |
Step 4. | Stir the oats until everything is well-coated with maple syrup. Pour the coated oats onto a large sheet of parchment paper to cool. |
Step 5. | To get good cluster clumps: use a longer sheet of parchment paper, and fold it over the oats and press down to make a firm-packed, compact rectangle of oats approximately 1/2 inch thick. |
Step 6. | Store in an airtight container once cool. |