Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Tip: Don't skip the parchment - it prevents sticking!

In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, cinnamon and salt. Tip: For extra flavor, toast the pecans first

Whisk together maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla in a small bowl. Tip: Make sure oil isn't too hot or it'll cook the oats

Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is well coated. Tip: Use your hands for best cluster formation

Spread mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and press down firmly with a spatula. Tip: The tighter you pack it, the better the clusters

Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into clusters. Tip: Resist breaking while warm - they'll crisp as they cool