If you\u2019re a fan of big granola clusters (and who isn\u2019t?!)<\/em>, this is the homemade granola recipe for you! <\/strong>It\u2019s perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and uses only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients.<\/p>\n There\u2019s something satisfying about making your own granola at home. Not only does it fill your kitchen with the most incredible warm, toasty aroma, but you also get complete control over the ingredients and sweetness level.<\/p>\n After years of disappointment with store-bought varieties that were either too sweet, too expensive, or mysteriously lacking those coveted crunchy clusters, we set out to make the perfect homemade granola recipe that delivers what we all want: those magnificent, crunchy granola clusters.<\/p>\n The secret to achieving those perfect clusters isn\u2019t complicated, but it does require a few specific techniques. While most recipes have you stirring halfway through baking (which breaks up the potential clusters!), this method keeps everything intact. With just a few simple ingredients like oats, nuts, maple syrup, and the magic binding powers of egg whites and flax, we\u2019ll show you how to make granola that forms those satisfying chunks that hold together in milk and make the perfect yogurt topping.<\/p>\n Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or as a quick energy-boosting snack, this clustery granola recipe will become your new pantry staple.<\/p>\n Start by preheating your oven to 275\u00b0F.<\/p>\n Next, separate the egg white and put it in a small mixing bowl. This is a good video<\/a> of how to separate the eggs, but the basic method is to gently crack the egg; then, over a bowl, separate the shells while using one to cup the yolk. Transfer the yolk back and forth between the two shells, letting the white drip into the bowl. Then set the yolk aside for another use (perhaps a batch of these cookies<\/a>, or it\u2019s great to add into scrambles<\/a>).<\/p>\n Use a whisk to beat the egg white until it gets a bit frothy, then set aside.<\/p>\n Add the rolled oats, ground flax, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Then add the oil, maple syrup, and egg whites and use a rubber spatula to thoroughly mix so everything is evenly coated.<\/p>\n![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/www.freshoffthegrid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-Granola-Recipe-15.jpg\")
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