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With Salt and Wit

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50 December 2, 2015 Breakfast

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds, and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

I like big clusters and I can not lie.

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

There are two types of people in the world. The people that love their granola silky, and cluster free. Then there are people who rip open a bag of granola and search out every cluster in said bag. Those are the same people that seek out all the marshmallows in Lucky Charms.

Those are my people.

 

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

I thought I really loved this chocolate with cherries granola. I mean, how can you go wrong with chocolate? And we can’t forget my first homemade granola that captured my heart. Maple Coconut Butter Quinoa Granola. But this granola! It’s so good. Definitely has become my favorite granola by far. And I am not talking about this is my new favorite snack for a hot minute. I am talking about my favorite granola that I have swooned over from the bulk bin section at my local grocery store. Little handful here, little handful there.

Don’t tell me I am the only one that ‘samples’ all those goodies.

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

After a few trial and errors, I am proud to say I have recreated my beloved granola. It has been getting my through those late night feedings because who wants something savory at 3am? Bring on the treats.

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

This granola has so many things going for it.

It’s crunchy.

A bit salty.

A bit sweet.

Full of nutty almonds.

Perfect snacking treat.

Portable.

Essences of a cookie.

And full of clusters!

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

There are a few tricks to getting those prized clusters. The first trick is adding an egg white – a beaten egg white – the protein is what binds the oats together. After all the ingredients are mixed, whip your egg white until frothy.

The second trick is to cook low and slow. Lower your oven temperature and stir minimally. The less you stir, the more the oats bind together. Just rotate the pan to prevent uneven cooking. Or if you like some clusters and smooth pieces, then stir halfway and rotate pan.

And the last tip that has saved so many batches of granola, decrease the cooking time if you are using a dark pan. Oh, those poor burnt batches of granola…gone. Rest their souls.

Whether it’s yogurt, ice cream, with milk or by the spoonful, I am telling you, you will be singing right along with me “I like big clusters and I can not lie.”

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

Items I used to make this recipe:

  • Silicone Baking Mat
  • Balloon Whisk 
  • OXO Pop Containers 

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola

Vanilla Almond Macaroon Granola is a blend of toasted coconut, almonds and honey that tastes like you are eating a vanilla macaroon cookie!

10 minPrep Time

35 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

Yields 5

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup puffed brown rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients but the egg white in a large bowl. Mix well. Whisk the egg white in a small bowl until frothy. Add to the granola mixture and fold in. Combine well.
  3. Spread it out evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, stir using a large spatula, careful not to break up the granola too much. Rotate the pan.
  5. When it is evenly browned and dry, remove pan from oven. Let cool completely. Break up granola into whatever size clusters.
  6. Store in an air tight container.

Notes

i]*Ovens and oven temperatures may vary so keep an eye on your granola. It may need shorter or longer time to cook![/i]

*Method from [Smitten Kitchen

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Want more delicious granola recipes?

A slow cooker makes this granola so easy to make! Filled with fall flavors, this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Granola has roasted pecans, cranberries and white chocolate!

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Maple Granola

A lighter spin on granola that is filled with peanut butter and chocolate chips! This Lighter Peanut Butter Cup Granola tastes like a bite of your favorite candy!

Lighter Peanut Butter Cup Granola

A lighter granola made with unsweetened applesauce and honey! Dark chocolate chunks, cherries and pecans make this skinny granola a decedent treat!

Dark Chocolate Chunk Cherry Granola with Pecans

If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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  1. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    December 2, 2015 at 6:41 am

    Homemade granola is just the best and once you realize how stupid easy it is to make, it's basically impossible to go back to store bought. Love this and love CLUSTERS!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      I couldn't agree more! Thanks Erin!
      Reply
  2. Lindsay says

    December 4, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Is this based on the smitten kitchen granola recipe? It looks very similar
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 4, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Hi Lindsay, the method is one I learned from them awhile ago but the recipe is based on my previous granola recipes.
      Reply

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