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Oatmeal Crunchies

Oatmeal Crunchies
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Homemade Oatmeal Crunchies are a wholesome and crunchy snack combining rolled oats, mixed nuts, and natural honey. Easy to make and customizable, these baked clusters offer a perfect balance of texture, natural sweetness, and nutrition, ideal as a snack, breakfast topper, or healthy dessert.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup mixed nuts, roughly chopped (such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Start by roughly chopping your mixed nuts to ensure even crunch throughout. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything to distribute the spices evenly.
  3. Warm the Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey and coconut oil just until melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract immediately.
  4. Combine and Form Clusters: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat all oats and nuts. Using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture firmly onto the baking sheet to form an even layer, packing it tightly so clusters will hold together.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake your Oatmeal Crunchies for 20 to 25 minutes, checking around the 18-minute mark to ensure it doesn’t burn. The edges should turn golden brown and smell wonderfully nutty.
  6. Cool and Break: Let the baked mixture cool completely on the baking sheet to allow it to harden. Once cooled, break it into chunks or bars, depending on your preference.

Notes

  • Press the mixture firmly before baking to help clusters hold together.
  • Watch baking time closely to avoid overbrowning.
  • Use fresh, raw nuts for best taste and crunch.
  • Allow to cool completely before breaking for clean pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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