In a large bowl add all of the dry ingredients, ending with the ground cloves. Stir well to combine.
Add the maple syrup and olive oil to the oats mixture and use a spatula to mix until everything is well combined and evenly coated.
Spread it out evenly onto the prepped baking sheet.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, rotating the pan and gently tossing and re-spreading the oats halfway through baking.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the 1/2 cup of dried cranberries on top. Allow to cool at room temperature completely, toss to combine the cranberries then store in an airtight container or jar. Enjoy!
*Stores in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
*Ground flax seeds can be subbed for the whole flax seeds if needed.
*Once you remove the granola from the oven and sprinkle the cranberries on top, don't stir it. You'll have a few yummy clusters stuck together if you wait until it's cooled to gently stir/ store.