diff --git a/restarter/mix.exs b/restarter/mix.exs
index b0908aece..9f26f5f64 100644
--- a/restarter/mix.exs
+++ b/restarter/mix.exs
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@ def project do
 
   def application do
     [
-      mod: {Restarter, []}
+      mod: {Restarter, []},
+      extra_applications: [:logger]
     ]
   end