Fireplace Treat Maple Dream (Print Version)
Golden baked maple pecan clusters with coconut and cinnamon, perfect for enjoying by the fire.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour
03 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnishes
10 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (gluten-free)
11 - 2 tbsp dried cranberries
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine gluten-free oats, almond flour, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Optionally sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and dried cranberries while still warm.
07 - Break into clusters and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple-toasted pecan combination will make your entire house smell like cozy weekend mornings
- Its naturally sweetened and gluten-free, but nobody will ever guess it's good for them
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- The mixture will still feel slightly soft when you remove it from the oven, but it crisps up perfectly as it cools
- Stirring halfway through baking is essential for even toasting and preventing burnt edges
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- Let the clusters cool completely on the baking sheet—moving them too early breaks apart those perfect clumps
- For extra-large clusters, press the mixture gently into the pan before baking and don't stir until after the first 8 minutes