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Date and chocolate granola [low in refined sugar]

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I think you already know that I am a self-declared breakfast nut. Yep. I wake up in the mornings starving and craving good food. Chia puddings, healthier pancakes, smashed avo on a slice of sourdough, fluffy banana slice, mascarpone scrolls, baked oats, overnight oats, they’re all great. But most mornings, I head straight for the granola cupboard. And this date and chocolate granola, my oh my. It’s good. And I mean, it’s GOOOOOOD . If you’ve ever thought: “I’d like to eat more healthily in the morning but all the low sugar granolas taste like cardboard”, then this granola is for you. Sweetened by dates and (dark and/or sugar free) chocolate chips, it’s sweet but low in refined sugar. You get gorgeous little soft chunks of seeds and nuts, stuck together by melted choc chips (and what’s not to love about that!). You will be able to taste subtle sweetness with pops of chocolate, coconut, seeds and nuts – definitely nothing even remotely cardboard-y. Its textur...

Honey Almond Chia Granola - Making Thyme for Health

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Honey Chia Almond Granola- Made with just 8 pantry ingredients, this nutritious granola comes together quick and easy! With 7 grams of protein per serving, it’s perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. (gluten-free) There’s nothing like fresh spring strawberries paired with yogurt and homemade granola. Especially when it’s a simple, honey-sweetened granola like this one. It allows the flavor of the berries to shine through in the best way possible. Besides the big crunchy clusters and delicious honey flavor, this granola features chia seeds which are like little nutrient power houses. I’m always trying to figure out more ways to include them in my diet because they are so good for you! What are the health benefits of chia seeds? Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which are especially crucial for those of us that are getting an excess of omega-6 fatty acids in our diet from foods like processed oils and nuts. Omega 3-fatty acids are vital for k...