Like Chocolate Granola, but so much healthier! 🤯 vegan recipes

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar than standard chips.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive than mixed nuts.

Add 1 cup of lentils to a bowl.

Throw 7 Medjool dates into a blender or food processor along with 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 1/4 cup of water.

Blend until smooth to create a chocolate paste.

Add the chocolate paste to the lentils and mix well.

Spread the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes or until crunchy.

Let it cool and enjoy.

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