Wholesome Citrus Clusters (Printable Version)

Chewy nut and citrus clusters bursting with bright, fresh flavors for a wholesome boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if required)
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
04 - 1/3 cup sunflower seeds

→ Citrus Mixture

05 - Zest of 1 orange
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
10 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

→ Binding & Flavor

11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and sunflower seeds until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
04 - Pour the citrus mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all elements are moistened and small clumps form.
05 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared sheet, gently pressing to shape cohesive clusters.
06 - Refrigerate the clusters for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm up and hold their shape.
07 - Enjoy clusters chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 20 minutes with no baking required, just a quick chill.
  • The citrus zest gives them a refreshing brightness that feels indulgent without being heavy.
  • Theyre naturally customizable, swap nuts, add dried fruit, or drizzle with dark chocolate.
  • Perfect for grabbing on busy mornings or packing in lunchboxes without guilt.
02 -
  • If you skip chilling them, the clusters will fall apart the moment you pick them up, learned that the hard way on my first batch.
  • Use fresh citrus zest, not the dried stuff from a jar, the flavor difference is night and day.
  • Press the clusters firmly when shaping them or theyll crumble instead of holding together.
03 -
  • Taste the mixture before shaping, if it needs more sweetness or citrus, adjust it now while its still easy to mix.
  • Let the coconut oil cool slightly before adding it so it doesnt melt the honey too fast and make everything runny.
  • Press the clusters firmly and shape them while the mixture is still slightly warm, they hold together better that way.

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