Cozy Berry Clusters Delight (Printable Version)

Crunchy oat and nut clusters with dried berries and cinnamon for a sweet, wholesome snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
03 - 1/2 cup dried mixed berries (cranberries, blueberries, cherries)
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/3 cup honey
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, nuts, dried berries, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Over low heat, gently melt honey and butter in a small saucepan, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the melted honey mixture over the dry ingredients and fold until all components are thoroughly coated.
05 - Using a tablespoon or small scoop, portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, compacting each into a cluster shape.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
07 - Allow the clusters to cool entirely on the baking sheet to firm up before serving or storing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, but you'll actually finish them in under 30 minutes.
  • The honey and cinnamon make your kitchen smell like a bakery, and everyone asks what you're making.
  • Naturally sweet, no weird ingredients, and they somehow feel both indulgent and genuinely good for you.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time on the baking sheet; I learned this the hard way when I tried to move them too early and ended up with sweet crumbles instead of clusters.
  • Warming the honey and butter together matters because cold honey won't coat the oats evenly, and you'll end up with dry patches.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts lightly in a dry skillet before adding them for even more depth and flavor complexity.
  • Don't skip the salt; it's the secret that makes the sweetness taste more interesting and sophisticated.

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