{"id":2094,"date":"2012-03-26T05:16:21","date_gmt":"2012-03-26T11:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=2094"},"modified":"2012-08-30T15:49:20","modified_gmt":"2012-08-30T21:49:20","slug":"chocolate-granola-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=2094","title":{"rendered":"Addictive Chocolate Granola"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Chocolate<\/p>\n

Sometimes mistakes are good things. Like this granola. I was on a mission to make healthy cookies and it was an epic fail. So I decided I\u2019d try for granola.<\/p>\n

Best mistake I’ve ever made.This granola is, without a doubt, one of the best granolas I’ve ever ate. Ah-maaazing.<\/p>\n

Now we make granola with every failed recipe. My sister made some oatmeal scones the other day and they were too crumbly\u2026what we\u2019d do with them? Turn them into granola. Everything is becoming granola.<\/p>\n

No joke. We’ve got breakfast cereal coming out of our ears now (just kidding!).<\/p>\n

Anyway, I know you\u2019re going to love this recipe. Simple is an understatement when it comes to preparation and your kids are going to flip over it. I mean\u2026chocolate cereal! Um, YAH! You might want to triple this one.<\/p>\n

Chocolate Granola (oil free)<\/h2>\n
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  1. 1.5-2 cups quick oats<\/li>\n
  2. 1 cup unsweetened coconut<\/li>\n
  3. \u00bc cup pure cocoa<\/li>\n
  4. \u00bd cup raw honey<\/li>\n
  5. \u00bd tsp. pure vanilla<\/li>\n
  6. Pinch sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Mix everything together. Spread it out on a pan and bake until done (keep turning it over and stirring it). This took about over an hour on a low oven temperature (150-200 degrees). I prefer to just dehydrate it overnight and not bother about it.<\/p>\n

    Simple, right?<\/p>\n

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    Pair it with a banana and some Greek yogurt and it’s a perfect breakfast!<\/p>\n

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    Nutritional Info (for 1\/6th<\/sup> recipe):<\/span><\/strong> Cals: 245, Fat: 6.5g, Sodium: 45mg, Carbs: 46g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 24g, Protein: 5g<\/p>\n

    Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Review<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/strong>A little while ago, through HealthyShopper<\/a> (awesome site, btw…I love their coupon book!), I was sent a bottle of Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega<\/a> soft gels to review. There are a few supplements I do take daily and a fish oil supplement is one of them. That being so, I was totally happy to give it a try!<\/p>\n

    The product: Ultimate Omega\u00ae, Nordic Naturals most popular concentrate, offers double strength EPA+DHA for increased omega-3 benefits in fewer soft gels. Perfect high-intensity support for the heart, brain, and the body\u2019s natural anti-inflammatory response. It is ideal for people wanting high intensity, therapeutic support in a smaller serving.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    I\u2019m a firm believer that we need our healthy fats. We need more than people think we do. In the last few days I have been amping up my healthy fats (coconut oil, olive oil, avocados, and butter\u2026YES, butter!) and I’ve been feeling fantastic. Little bonus: I also lost about 5 pounds in less than four days! Not joking. (Take note, I also decreased the carbs, nixed sugars, & upped the veggies, fruit, and protein).<\/em><\/p>\n

    I used to be one of those girls who avoided fats at all cost, but now I see healthy fats as important and they take a big place in my diet. In addition to my healthy fats from foods, I take fish oil (currently Nordic Naturals Omega<\/a>) every morning and evening.<\/p>\n

    Turns out Grandma really knew what she was talking about when she gave the kids a spoonful of cod liver oil every day!<\/p>\n

    Why fish oil is important:<\/span><\/p>\n