This article is great - what we use for making granola
http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20060226/FOOD04/91015002/Great-granola-

Use maple syrup, agave nectar, or light molasses.

Anonymous wrote:Maple syrup instead of honey?

+1. Maple syrup adds a nice flavor, and also adds some sweetness.

Maple syrup instead of honey?

Anonymous wrote:The honey binds and sweetens it and keeps it crunchy... Why are you trying to avoid it?

I don't like the taste of honey.

So...I did a combo of various granola recipes and it turned out pretty good! Nice and crunchy, too. But it's not in clusters (is that what you mean by binding it?).

PP, next time I might try the apple juice idea.

I use apple juice to bind and add sweetness. I add a drizzle sunflower oil to stop the mix sticking. Any oil will do though.

The honey binds and sweetens it and keeps it crunchy... Why are you trying to avoid it?

Just use vegetable oil and omit the coconut:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Everyday-Granola-359317

I'm looking for a granola recipe that doesn't use honey, coconut, or coconut oil. Any good recipes out there?