Maple Pecan Oat Clusters

Name: Maple Pecan Oat Clusters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 200g gluten-free rolled oats; 120g pecans, roughly chopped; 3 tbsp melted coconut oil; 80ml maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp sea salt

Charlie-Jane
5 days ago
2 min read

Crunchy, golden, and naturally sweetened, these Maple Pecan Oat Clusters are the perfect mix of wholesome and delicious. Each bite delivers warm cinnamon, toasted pecans, and the deep caramel notes of pure maple syrup — everything you want in a cosy, autumn-winter snack.

Tray of golden maple pecan oat clusters cooling on parchment paper, with visible toasted pecans and crisp oats.

They bake into big, crunchy clusters that are perfect for scattering over yoghurt, grabbing by the handful, or using as a homemade granola alternative. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe comes together effortlessly and is completely gluten- and dairy-free.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients

200g gluten-free rolled oats
120g pecans, roughly chopped
3 tbsp melted coconut oil
80ml maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture onto the baking tray, pressing it together lightly to help form larger clusters.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant.
Allow to cool completely without stirring — this helps the clusters harden and stay chunky.
Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight jar.

Whether you serve them as snacks, or use them as a crunchy topping for desserts, bring a sweety nutty treat aroma to any festive day.

If you loved this, try my Peppermint Creams or Gingebread Energy Bites for another yummy snack.

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Close-up of crunchy oat clusters showing caramelised edges and pecan pieces.

What Makes These Maple Pecan Oat Clusters Special

Unlike store-bought granola, these clusters contain no refined oils, no additives, and no dairy, just real whole ingredients. Toasting the pecans alongside the oats creates a deep, buttery flavour that pairs perfectly with maple syrup.

The baking method allows the oats to clump together into those irresistible chunky clusters — the kind you want to snack on straight from the jar. This recipe also doubles as a brilliant homemade gift for Christmas hampers or breakfast lovers.