Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola

Well, I started out with ingredients for a Chocolate Peanut granola...another standby, but was missing one crucial ingredient. So I created this recipe instead, using the ingredients I did have on hand. I have to say, it turned out wonderfully & the smell of it baking was amazing & comforting! I hope you enjoy it!

3 cups of rolled oats (I used Rogers Porridge Oats)
1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (I used large chipped)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut sugar (aka:palm)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup flax meal

Mix above together in large bowl. 

Stir together in large bowl and add to dry ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons of coconut oil, melted

Add wet ingredients to dry then mix well until coated. Using your hands makes it go much easier! Spread on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 for about 25 - 30 min. You do NOT want to over bake! 

Cool and store in freezer or airtight container. I like to eat ALL my granola right from the freezer.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Ahh there is nothing more warming to the soul than the very first Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Oatmeal of the fall season!  It makes me happy!  :-)  Paired with a kick ass mug of Caramel Macchiato coffee with coconut oil (see how I make it here) and this is the recipe for a perfect Sunday morning! 

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
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Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry oats
1 cup water
1/8 t. baking powder
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 cup cooked pumpkin
2 T. DaVinci sugar-free Dulce de Leche syrup (or any sweetener of your choice)
sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
sprinkle of cinnamon
1 T. mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Mix the above in a sprayed oven-proof bowl. Sprinkle on chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Let cool for about 10 minutes then dig in! 

Coconilla Shakeology Balls

This was one of those creative moments that just kind of worked!  I was whipping up some recipes for the new gym grand opening and just started throwing ingredients in a bowl and then THIS happened.  Hello, MAGIC!  I introduce to you the Coconilla Shakeology Ball!

It is pretty easy to get these whipped up.

Here are the ingredients:
1/4 cup almond flour
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
3 Tablespoons coconut flour
2 cups unsweetened coconut

Mix dry ingredients together then add:
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup honey

Extra ingredients:
Lily's chocolate chips to top balls with

Mix well.  Adjust accordingly adding a smidge more coconut flour or honey as needed if less/more dry.
Roll into small balls, about 1 inch in size.  Press 3 mini chocolate chips into the top of each ball.  Store in fridge or freezer.  

These were a HUGE hit in my house and at the gym gran opening.  Enjoy!  :-)