Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a little cooking spray on a large baking sheet and set aside.
Add the oats, salt, cashew butter, and maple syrup in a mixing bowl. Stir until everything is well combined.
Pour the mixture onto your baking sheet, distributing evenly across the pan, and place in the oven. Bake for approximately 20-23 minutes, stirring once halfway through. You want to remove it the granola from the oven when it is just lightly golden. (Don’t let it turn a deep brown color.)
Let cool then mix in the chocolate chips. Store in a mason jar or a zip top bag. Enjoy!
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Notes
It can be a very short period of time from when the granola has that lovely toasted taste to when it starts to brown too much and bring out bitter notes. Keep an eye on it carefully.
If you’re craving some extra add-ins besides the ingredients listed, you can always mix in your other favorite granola ingredients like roasted nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut, and more.
Nutrition facts (approximate per 1/3 cup serving):210 calories, 8 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 87 mg sodium, 32.5 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11.5 g sugar, 5 g protein, Vitamin A: 0%, Vitamin C: 0%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 10%