Ingredients:
- 3 cups (270g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (120g) raw whole almonds
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp (3g) fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup (110g) honey
- ¼ cup (60g) natural almond butter (smooth)
- 2 tbsp (30g) coconut oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, overlapping the edges.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, raw almonds, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until the cinnamon is evenly distributed.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat or a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, almond butter, and coconut oil. Heat until fluid and shimmering, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the honey glaze over the oat mixture and fold gently with a spatula until all ingredients are fully saturated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press down firmly into a single, tight layer using a spatula to ensure cluster formation.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until edges are deep golden brown.
- Allow the granola to sit undisturbed on the pan for at least 30 minutes to crystallize and harden into clusters before removing.