Preheat: 300 F
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
Ingredients:
1/3 c - maple syrup
1 tbsp - honey
1 tsp - vanilla2 1/2 c - rolled oats*
1 - 1 1/2 tsp - cinnamon
2 tbsp - ground flax seed
1 tbsp - whole flax seed
1/4 - 1/2 c - chopped walnuts (and/or almond slivers)
1/2 c - dried cranberries
*substitute 1/2 c of oats for dried cereal, such as Shreddies or Honey Nut Cheerios
Directions:
1. Whisk together maple syrup, honey, and vanilla.
2. Add oats, cinnamon, whole and ground flax, and walnuts to wet ingredients. Fold together, until mixed well and there is no excess wet ingredients at the bottom of the bowl.
3. Spread evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring half way through. When finished baking, for added crunch, broil on low for an addition 2-4 minutes, stirring half way through.
4. Let granola cool, then add dried cranberries.
*can be stored in air tight container for about a month
