2Cwalnuts or almonds, choppedor your favorite nut, optional
1/3Cbrown sugar
1tspsalt
2tbspchia seeds, flaxseed meal, pumpkin seedsoptional, perfect for sneaking in nutrition
1/3Choney
6tbspunsalted butter
1/2tspvanilla extract
1/4Cdried cranberries, chocolate chipsoptional, after baking add ins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325F and set oven racks in the middle.
Mix the oats, nuts, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix in flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds, if using.
Over medium low heat, mix the butter and honey in a large pot. Once well combined, remove the pot from the heat and add in the vanilla.
Pour the dry ingredients into the pot of butter and honey and mix until well combined.
Spread the the granola evenly on two large rimmed baking sheets.
The baking sheets may not fit on the same rack in the oven but it's okay to place them on different racks. Bake for 7 minutes. Switch the baking sheet positions. Bake for another 7 minutes.
Remove from oven and let the granola cool.
After the granola cools, add in dried cranberries and chocolate chips, if desired. Store in airtight container.