Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium sized bowl combine flaxseeds with water, mix and set aside to thicken (about 5 minutes).

Step 2

In a large bowl combine rolled oats, coconut flakes, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

After a few minutes, stir the flaxseeds and water and to the same bowl add in the almond butter, stevia, and vanilla or almond extract.

Step 4

Mix until completely smooth then pour the wet mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.

Step 5

Mix until everything is well coated and combined.

Step 6

Spread the granola mixture evenly on the baking pan and place in the oven.

Step 7

Bake for 10 minutes, then remove granola from the oven and give it a stir.

Step 8

Before returning to the oven, press granola down using an oven mitt as this will help create a more chunky granola consistency.

Step 9

Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.

Step 10

Remove granola from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle on dried cranberries (if using), give everything a loose stir or break up into chunks, and serve or store for later!