Lemon White Chocolate Granola

I absolutely love lemon, and this lemon granola has been on my mind for a while! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients—whole rolled oats, honey, fresh lemon zest and juice, cashews, avocado oil, salt, and white chocolate chips—it's a perfect balance of tart and sweet. The bright citrusy lemon pairs beautifully with the rich sweetness of honey, making every bite bursting with flavor!

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Lemon White Chocolate Granola

Perfect Granola Cluster Tips

Yes there is method to achieving perfect granola clusters and I'm going to share them with you:

• To stir or not to stir that is the question? I've found that granola creates better clusters when it is baked low and slow and for a longer period of time. This makes it so that the granola really doesn't need to be stirred at all. Stirring is what really breaks those beautiful clusters apart.

  
  

• Don't over bake the granola, just bake it until its starts to turn golden brown. Overbaked granola leads to dry and flaky granola that doesn't stick together. The best granola clusters come from recipes baked at a low temperature for a longer period of time!

  
  

• I bake my granola on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. The granola should fill the pan without the parchment peaking through. If that is not the case with certain recipes, use a smaller pan or don't spread the granola out very much, you want it touching. This Lemon White Chocolate Granola recipe fits perfectly onto a half sheet pan sized pan.

  
  

• Lastly, let the granola cool completely before breaking it into clusters. Breaking the granola apart too early doesn't allow the clusters to form so, BE PATIENT!

  
  

Lemon White Chocolate Granola

How to Make Lemon White Chocolate Granola

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole rolled oats

• 1 cup roasted cashew halves

• 3 Tbsp lemon zest (zest of 2 lemons)

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ½ cup avocado oil

• ½ cup honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup white chocolate chips

  
  

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine whole rolled oats and lemon zest. Stir well to evenly distribute the zest for a bright citrus flavor in every bite.

Step 3: Make the Wet Mixture

In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, avocado oil, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.

Step 4: Combine & Coat

Pour the wet mixture over the oats and stir until everything is evenly coated. Add the cashews and mix well.

Step 5: Bake the Granola

Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure it reaches the edges for an even bake. Bake for 55 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.

Step 6: Add White Chocolate

Once the granola is golden brown, remove it from the oven and immediately sprinkle white chocolate chips over the top. Return to the oven for 2 minutes, just long enough for the chocolate to slightly melt and adhere to the granola.

Step 7: Cool & Store

Let the granola cool completely before breaking it into clusters. Cooling is key—it helps create those delicious crunchy clumps!

Step 8: Enjoy & Store

Store your granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze it for up to 2 months in a sealed bag or container.

Lemon White Chocolate Granola

Why Granola Is The Perfect Snack

1. Diverse

   Granola is an incredibly versatile snack! Start with a simple base recipe of oats, honey, and avocado oil, then customize it however you like. For this recipe, you can swap cashews for macadamia nuts, use coconut oil instead of avocado oil, and add some shaved coconut for a delicious tropical twist. The possibilities are endless!

   
   

2. Delicious

   The flavor of the fresh lemon in contrast to the white chocolate makes this the most delicious snack. Pour over some of your favorite yogurt and add fruit, and you've got the most refreshing and delicious treat!

   
   

3. High in Fiber and protein

   There is 7 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein in each serving of this delicious granola! So not only is it delicious but it's filling!

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