Ingredients

2 cups quick oatmeal
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup almond butter (or raw almond butter)
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Method

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oatmeal, sliced almonds, and salt and mix so that everything is distributed evenly.
3. Add almond butter, honey, and vanilla. Mix well using a fork and/or your hands to ensure that everything is coated well.
4. Spread granola mixture on parchment paper lined baking sheet. For chewier granola, pack the granola down and together into a tight rectangle in the middle of the baking sheet. Crispier granola can be spread evenly across the sheet.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Do not mix during cooking time if you prefer clusters. If you like a loose granola (smaller or no clusters), mix half way through cooking time. Be sure to watch granola around the 15-20 minute mark to ensure that it does not burn.

Notes:

1. You can purchase sliced almonds with or without the skin on. I like to crush the sliced almonds slightly as I add them to the mixing bowl so they are a more similar size to the oats. You can also use whole almonds and slice or chop them carefully by hand.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. Use as a topping for smoothie bowls, nice cream, yogurt parfaits, and chia pudding; enjoy with cashew milk and berries; or enjoy it as a snack in trail mix or on its own.