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.)
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What you’ll need
Measuring Cups
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Measuring Spoons
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Rimmed Baking Sheet
$26 At Amazon
Whisk
$10 At Amazon
Medium Bowl
$17 At Amazon
Flexible Metal Spatula
$9.99 At Amazon
Ingredients
Makes about 8 cups
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Preparation
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.
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.
Leave a Review
Reviews (6)
Back to TopI love this granola. It's a staple in my house. I change it up based on what I have in the pantry, often using almonds instead of pecans and shredded coconut instead of flakes. I have found it to be a touch sweet and use closer to 1/3 cup maple syrup now.
Anonymous
Grand Rapids, MI
4/15/2020
Delicious and super clustery! Make sure your rack isn't too close to the heat element in your oven. I divided mine into two baking sheets and the one on the lower rack burned :(
Anonymous
Columbia, SC
8/19/2019
I'M ALWAYS TRYING TO MAKE MY GRANOLA CLUSTER-Y BUT IT NEVER WORKS. Well, friends, this time it did. Clusters on clusters on clusters—it's all about those bran flakes, a genius addition. All the oil and maple and egg and wheat germ form a mortar-like compound (in a delicious way) that makes everything stick to those flakes. Can't. Stop. Eating.
Rifleball, KY
10/31/2017
Addictive! Easy to make and too easy to eat!
UK
10/29/2017