Homemade Granola is. the. best.

Salted Caramel Almond Granola
inspirations: joyful healthy eats and the pioneer woman
Ingredients

granola

• 3 c old fashioned oats, toasted
• ½ c flax seeds
• 1 c almonds
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp sea salt

caramel sauce

• 1/2 c brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 c half-and-half
• 1 tsp vanilla
• pinch of salt

Directions

caramel sauce

1. Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low to medium heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until thicker. 
2. Turn off heat. Serve warm or refrigerate until cold.

**If sauce is thin, just continue cooking for a few more minutes.

granola

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the toasted oats, flax seeds, and almonds. Set aside.
3. Pour the caramel over the oats and almonds and toss to coat.
4. Mix the honey and oil in a microwaveable bowl. Heat in microwave approximately 45 seconds, stir to combine. Scrape into the bowl.
5. Use a spatula to turn the mixture over a few times. Scrape onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle with the sea salt
6. Bake for about 30 minutes. Let it cool completely. The granola will scrape off the parchment in oat clusters.
7. Enjoy this most delicious treat! :)