Happy New Year ! My first post of 2019 ! Do you have any new year resolution ? I am sure eating healthier is on everyone’s list, especially after the holiday indulgence…..but wait…..I still like my chocolates ?! So……let’s start with a recipe that has chocolate but also healthy and good for you ! How about granola ? It is easy to make and you can pretty much put whatever you like in there, nuts, seeds, dried fruits…..and yes, CHOCOLATES ! Use darker chocolate if you don’t mind the bitterness as it’s healthier. I used 85%, but if that’s too dark, you can use 60-70 %. Normally, I weigh all the ingredients in my recipe, but granola is very flexible, you can easily adjust the amount to your taste. 

I hope everyone is off to a good start this year ! Stay healthy and be happy !    

Makes about 2 cups     

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 50 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used 85 %) 
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil 
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1. Preheat oven to 300ºF
2. Mix together all dry ingredients 
3. Add maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla extract, mix well
4. Place a thin and even layer on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
5. Bake for about 20 minutes, stirring once
6. Cool and store in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks