Who says bigger isn’t better? Get ready for my Gigantic Chocolate Chunk Granola Clusters – they’re the largest and most delicious granola you’ll ever taste! If you’ve never tried making granola from scratch before, this recipe is the perfect starting point.
Packed with nuts and seeds, it’s loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. Plus, it makes around 6-7 cups, perfect for meal prep and much more affordable than store-bought granola! Don’t wait – head to your kitchen and whip up a batch. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Gigantic Chocolate Chunk Granola Clusters
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup chocolate chips I used a whole bag of Hu Kitchen Gems!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Line a standard-sized baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the granola, saving the chocolate chips for last.
- Transfer the granola to the baking sheet and press it down firmly with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon to form clusters.
- Bake for 22 minutes, flipping the pan around halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once done, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely. This step is crucial for getting perfect clusters!
- Once cooled, break the granola into chunks and enjoy!