Granola Cluster Cookies

Crispy, wholesome cookies made with a delicious mixture of nuts, seeds, and coconut, bound together with sweetened egg whites. These clusters are both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for snacking or breakfast.

12 servings
37 min

Ingredients

  • cups pecans
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¾ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons virgin coconut or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large egg whites
  • cup sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Toss pecans, almonds, coconut, pumpkin seeds, oats, salt, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until coconut is golden and mixture is fragrant, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, whisking until mixture is thick and opaque. Add nut mixture and fold to coat evenly.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Drop 1/4-cupfuls of mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly (if your baking sheets are small, you might have to use 2). Bake cookies, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until edges are golden, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Cookies can be baked 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.