I have a brilliant way to shake off those Monday blues and get your week started...chocolate granola! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this nutty granola loaded with heart healthy dark chocolate goodness will have you energized and ready to go in 5 seconds flat! Running to the food store, done. Cleaning the house for out of town guests, done. Getting the table set, done. Not only is this recipe good for you, but it also tastes fabulous drowned in soy milk and decorated with a sliced banana (she suggests that on her blog site and I fancy it too). It will sustain you until lunchtime and motivate you to get all of those last minute errands and chores completed.
Chocolate Granola
Source: My little celebration
3 cups oats
1 cup raw almonds
2 Tablespoons oil
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup honey, agave nectar or maple syrup
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350. Mix the oats, almonds, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, warm the oil, vanilla and honey and stir until incorporated. Mix the dry and wet and spread on a cookie sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring once or twice to ensure even cooking. Cool in a bowl and then add the chocolate chips once fully cooled. Store in an airtight container to retain freshness.
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