Dry Ingredients:
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour or finely ground oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Mix-Ins & Topping:
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt (like Maldon), for sprinkling
Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oats, almond flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine melted coconut oil (or butter), maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pour over the dry ingredients.
Combine & Fold in Chocolate: Stir until all oats are evenly coated. Fold in half of the chocolate chips (reserve the rest for after baking if desired).
Press for Clusters: Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet and press down firmly into a compact layer (~1/4–1/2 inch thick).
Bake: Bake 20–25 minutes until edges are golden brown. Do not stir.
Cool & Finish: Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm. Let cool completely on the pan before breaking into clusters.
Serve & Store: Enjoy on yogurt, ice cream, or by the handful! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.