Hi! Hope you are doing well. Coming to you with a little pantry treat idea that we’ve been making non stop. We didn’t stock up on too many treats for this stay at home period, just to avoid the temptation of snacking on sweets all day long (which would definitely happen). I’ve already regretted that decision many times though, because sometimes a sweet treat is absolutely needed. Cue me digging through the pantry and trying to put together various forgotten ingredients to scrap something together.
I made nut butter the other day, using random bits of different nuts I happened to have on hand from recipe testing. It was so easy and turned out delicious (you can watch me make it here), and I’ve been using the butter to make these very quick oat clusters. I think that everyone loves a sweet and salty pairing, which comes from the combination of maple syrup, miso, and sea salt in this recipe. The whole thing has a sort of salted caramel feel, but made with much healthier ingredients.
This recipe can be used as a base, and you can modify it endlessly from there. Include other nuts or seeds, cacao nibs, or chocolate chips in the mix. Add your favorite spices and powders, or dip the clusters in chocolate (which I can’t wait to try). Hope you’ll give them a try!
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup nut butter like almond, cashew, peanut butter or a blend
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- pinch of sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- Melt the coconut oil and nut butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Turn off the heat and mix in the maple syrup, miso, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Taste for salt and sweetness and adjust if needed. Add the rolled oats and mix to coat.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to scoop even-sized oat clusters onto a parchment-covered baking sheet or plate. Put in the freezer for 30 minutes, until the clusters are fully set. Keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Amy says
Sounds delicious. What can I sub for coconut oil? Thanks!
Anya says
Thank you Amy! Butter or vegan butter should work.
Barbara says
What do you suggest in the absence of miso paste for this recipe?
Anya says
Hi Barbara,
Just add more salt to taste and omit the miso, the clusters will still be delicious.
Florence says
Exactely what I need :) Going to try them in few hours for sure ? thank you so much!
Anya says
Hope you enjoy! <3
Joyce Shapiro says
Brilliant recipe! I used sunflower seed butter. Delicious! One question – are the oats just for the topping, or are some supposed to be mixed directly in the cluster? Thank you!
Anya says
Hi Joyce,
So glad you enjoyed them!! The oats are supposed to be mixed in directly.
Shirl says
I wanted to thank you for this recipe. I make them all the time, adding in nuts, raisins etc. Great to have a little sweet treat in the fridge when needed!
Anya says
So glad to hear this! They’ve been a staple for us this spring as well :) Thank you for leaving a note.
Angela says
These are my new favourite cookies – so easy to make, and so delicious! Love the miso in them.
Anya says
Hi Angela,
So glad to hear! Thanks for leaving this note :)