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Sweet & Salty Healthy Blueberry Almond Granola

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A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

I’ve always been obsessed with  sweet and salty combinations.  I always got kettle corn at theme parks, had a handful of sweet and salty trail mix when I needed a snack and my mom always packed me sweet and salty granola bars for lunch in school.

A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

It’s actually funny because I hate foods that are too sweet and I usually never like adding salt to my food, but when paired together, the sweet and salty flavors are perfect.

A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

When Blue Diamonds sent me samples of their almonds, I quickly remembered the sweet and salty combo that I love so dearly.  I usually use unsalted nuts when making a recipe but I decided to change it up by using these almonds.

 The sweetness of the dried blueberries is the perfect match for the saltiness of the almonds.  Needless to say, this Sweet and Salty Blueberry Almond Granola is a winner, and its the perfect way I flavor my adventure!

A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

Sweet & Salty Healthy Blueberry Almond Granola

This granola is my favorite summer breakfast!  You can  bag it up and eat it on the go, at the beach, with ice cold milk or yogurt, or even on top of ice cream!

Sweet & Salty Healthy Blueberry Almond Granola

Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Blue Diamonds Roasted Salted or Lightly Salted Almonds divided
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
  • 1/2 cup dried blueberries
  • 1/4 cup flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips vegan if needed
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a food processor add 1/2 cup almonds and process into an almond flour/meal (be careful not to process too long, or it will turn into a butter).
  • Finely chop the remaining 1/2 cup almonds.
  • In a large bowl combine almond flour, chopped almonds, oat flour, oats, blueberries, flaxseeds, chocolate chips and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredient mixture. Mix well, making sure all ingredients are completely combined.
  • Spread granola out on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes than take out of oven and flip with a spatula. Bake for another 10 minutes.

 A healthy breakfast granola that combines the sweet flavor of blueberries with the salty flavor of almonds! You will love this Blueberry Almond Granola!

  I love taking Blue Diamond Roasted Salted and Lightly Salted Almonds anywhere I go!  Whether it be on a long bike ride by the bay, a long walk on a breezy summer day, or even a nice hot day at the beach!

 Its the perfect way to refuel when your low on energy!  It satisfies your salty cravings without being unhealthy!  Now tell me.  how to you flavor your adventure?

ALMOND

“This “Flavor Your Adventure” post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. For more snack ideas to “Flavor Your Adventure” this summer,visit Blue Diamond Almonds on Facebook (http://facebook.com/bluediamond)/”


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Dark Cherry Mocha Granola

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I absolutely love making my own granola!  I love making my own unique flavors and being in control of the ingredients.  I didn’t have much oats left, but I did have some rice chex on hand, so I decided to use some of that. It was a really good idea because  adds a nice crunch to the normal granola!  I also had some cherries I needed to use up, so they made a sweet flavor when paired with the more bitter coffee granules and cocoa nibs!  This is super easy to make, not to mention much healthier then store bought granola and cereal!

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Dark Cherry Mocha Granola

  • 2 cups  rice chex cereal
  • 2 cups gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup dark cherries, pureed
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. instant coffee granules
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa nibs or dark chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp. dries cranberries or raisins
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cover  a cooking sheet with parchment paper.  Spread chex and oats onto cooking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until slightly toasted.
  3. In a medium size bowl, combine cherry puree, apple sauce, coffee granules, maple syrup and vanilla.  Mix well.
  4. Once cereal is toasted, mix in cocoa nibs and dried cranberries.
  5. Add cherry mixture to cereal and mix well, making sure all ingredients are evenly spread through out.
  6. Bake for another 25 minutes, or until done.
  7. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits:

  • All-natural ingredients
  • No preservatives
  • No artificial flavors
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Refined sugar-free
  • High fiber
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

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The Most Amazing Healthy Triple Chocolate Granola

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This Delicious Triple Chocolate Granola will make you want to get out of bed in the morning! Believe it or not, it’s actually very healthy!!

I am obsessed with making granola, I can’t get enough. I eat it almost every day with yogurt for breakfast so I am constantly coming up with new flavor combinations to try.  Now my fave is this healthy triple chocolate granola.

This Healthy Triple Chocolate Granola will make you want to get out of bed in the morning! Believe it or not, its actually very healthy!!

Having cocoa powder, cocoa nibs and chocolate chips in the house called for me to make triple chocolate granola AKA Chocolate Lover’s Granola, because well, if you are a fan  of chocolate, you will become addicted to this!

This Healthy Triple Chocolate Granola will make you want to get out of bed in the morning! Believe it or not, its actually very healthy!!

Atleast it’s as healthy as can be, which makes you feel less guilty, or eat more. 🙂

This Healthy Triple Chocolate Granola will make you want to get out of bed in the morning! Believe it or not, its actually very healthy!!

 Healthy Triple Chocolate Granola

One bite of this and you’ll be in chocolate heaven, minus the sugar, chemicals and artificial flavoring

The Most Amazing Triple Chocolate Granola

Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups dry oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 ripe banana mashed
  • 1/4 cup stevia sweetened chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp cocoa nibs
  • 3 tbsp white chocolate chips optional
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut optional

Instructions
 

  • 1. PLace oats on a cookie sheet coated with wax paper, toast for 10 minutes at 350 degree or until golden
  • 2. In a bowl, mix together rest of ingredients and combine well
  • 3. Combine chocolate mixture to oats in pan, mix well
  • 4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden ( oven temp. should still be at 350 degrees)

This Healthy Triple Chocolate Granola will make you want to get out of bed in the morning! Believe it or not, its actually very healthy!!

Whole Recipe

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • High in fiber
  • No added sugar
  • Dairy-free
  • Oil-free

This Healthy Triple Chocolate Granola will make you want to get out of bed in the morning! Believe it or not, its actually very healthy!!

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Like this Granola Recipe? Try this one!

Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

  • What’s your favorite way to eat chocolate?
  • What’s your favorite kind of granola?

Teecino Herbal Coffee and Energy Cereal Product Review!

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Now, first things first, I am not a tea person and I will probably never consider myself one.  I am a  die-hard coffee fan, all day e’r day!  However once I tried these products from Teecino, they changed my thought on coffee alternatives!.   I’ve been having troubles with caffeine, it’s been having a negative affect on me and it makes me feel dizzy and lethargic ! I never thought tea or herbal coffee  had much flavor, every time I tried it it seemed as if I was drinking hot water, not my cup of tea (pun intended).  Let me tell you about Teecino a little bit, their company is not only tea but caffeine-free herbal coffee and  super food cereal!  It is such a nice change from the same old cuppa’ joe!  Not to mention the herbs used contain antioxidants, soluble fiber, enzymes, essential oils and immune boosting constituents!  This product is so beneficial for your health just like tea!  Before I give details on their products, first look at this healthy recipe I made using their sustained energy cereal!

What they sent me:

Herbal Coffees

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French Roast Herbal Coffee(non-caf)

Taste:  I was so impressed by this one because I am a dark roast kind of girl!  The perfect intensity for a dark roast, not too high and not too little!  Their is no need for caffeine in this!

Vanilla Nut Herbal Coffee (non-caf)

Taste:  Wow I love this flavor! Just the right amount of vanilla with a hint of a nutty taste!

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Dandelion Dark Roast Herbal Coffee (non-caf)

Taste:  Again, in love with this dark roast!   Like it says on the packet “this delivers all the satisfaction without all the caffeine and acidity of coffee!”

Dandelion Caramel Nut Herbal Coffee(non-caf)

Taste: Similar to the dandelion dark roast but lighter.  This medium roast has a hint of sweetness thanks to “a swirl of sweet against roasted nuts”!

Hazelnut Herbal Coffee (non-caf)

Taste: This one has such a powerful decadent flavor!  the intense flavor of the hazelnuts is accompanied by golden roasted almonds, figs and dates, adding a tint of sweetness!

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Nutrition:  Only 20 calories per Tbsp. serving!  The ingredients are mostly organic like organic carob, organic barley, organic chicory, dates, almonds, organic figs, natural vanilla flavor and natural nut flavor!  This is a natural energy booster so there is no room for caffeine !  The energy comes from the nutrients and not stimulants!  Also inulin from chcory root supports and improves digestion!

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Tee Chia Sustained Energy Cereal: As described on the website, “TeeChia is a high performance, gluten-free cereal made from super seeds that produces lasting energy, satiety (satisfying fullness), and regularity.” Thanks to the blend of super seeds such as chia, flax, quinoa, amaranth, ramon and pumpkin, this cereal will keep you energized and satisfied while on the go!

Blueberry Date: So sweet and satisfying!  I love the blueberry and date flavors together!  The super seeds add an awesome crunch that regular oatmeal just doesn’t have!

Cranberry Apple:  Sweet yet tangy from the dried cranberries.  The apple and cranberries help balance each other out!

Nutrition Facts: 200-210 calories and 5-6 grams of fat per serving. Also 6 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, 8-10 grams of sugar (from all natural sweeteners), 10% DV of iron and 20% DV of magnesium!

Ingredients:  All natural and organic ingredients such as gluten-free rolled oats,  organic quinoa seeds, organic amaranth seeds, dates, organic milled chia seeds, organic currants, organic milled flaxseeds, organic pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, organic cinnamon, organic ramon seeds, and natural flavors!

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 Click HERE to see my recipe for  Gluten-free Super Seed Banana Bread Cookies Made with Teechia Sustained Energy Cereal!

Paleo Banana Nut Breakfast Cereal

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Cereal is one of my most favorite foods.  I can eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.  Eat it by the handful, spoonful, or on top of a yogurt parfait.  When I was little I used to mix all kinds of cereal together because  loved having a variety or textures and flavors in my mouth.  I wanted to make some kind of cereal other than granola, and after researching on other food blogs I came up with this cereal!  You won’t find added sugar or preservatives in here, just the delicious taste of banana and nutty goodness.  So easy and simple to make,  you don’t need to buy cereal anymore!  This has the taste of banana nut muffins in a wheat-free and gluten-free cereal!  Make this now!

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Paleo Banana Nut Breakfast Cereal

serves  3-4

  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 2 Tbsp. flaxseeds
  • 2 Tbsp. golden raisins
  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 Tbsp, sunflower seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup/honey/agave
  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  2. Combine first 7 ingredients in  a bowl.  Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine banana, coconut oil and maple syrup.  Mix well and add to other ingredients .  Stir well, scraping the sides of the bowl each time.
  4. Place parchment paper on a cooking sheet and spread on cereal in a thin layer.
  5. Bake for about 45 minutes, checking every 15 minutes.  Break into flakes and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until golden. 
  6. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

Bananas

  • Packed with many vitamins and minerals such as potassium, manganese, magnesium, folate, vitamin B6, C and A
  • Plenty of fiber
  • Natural sugars

 

Almonds

  • High in vitamin E, potassium and magnesium 
  • Healthy fats
  • Fiber packed

Recipe as a whole

  • All natural
  • No processed ingredients
  • No preservatives
  • No refined sugar
  • 100% clean
  • Wheat-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Paleo
  • Whole 30

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Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Granola

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I think I just made the BEST GRANOLA KNOWN TO MAN-KIND (not to be cocky or anything)!  But seriously, chocolate + peanut butter +banana = HEAVEN!  Plus its super easy, why buy granola from the supermarket again when you can make your own with ingredients already on hand?  You can save some money and also all that added sugar and fat that comes along with it!  This is a win-win situation.  Do yourself a favor and make this NOW!

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Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Granola

  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 Tbsp. creamy natural peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper and spread oats onto it. Bake them for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly toasted.
  3. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl.  Pour onto oats and mix until oats are fully coated.  
  4. Spread out on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until oats are crunchy.
  5. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

  • No added sugar
  • 100% clean
  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • Protein
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • All-natural
  • No preservatives

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