Food Fit for the Morning

Since I've decided to give this granola in adorable little jars as Christmas gifts (along with my homemade vanilla coconut sugar), I thought I'd share the recipe just especially for Members here, too! And, believe me, it is a gift...well, if you like chocolate, of course. And, who doesn't?!

It's my hands down favorite chocolate granola recipe, which is obvious for two reasons. One, I cannot keep my hands out of the canister. Two, I eat it after the girls go to bed so they don't ask me to share! 

Is that bad? Naaaaa....a mama has to have her treats, too, right? 

Traditional indulgences of the season truly add to autumn’s ambience. Spicy scents and flavors, cravings for comfort in fall foods and warm, cozy recipes to savor. I adore all of it, especially with my favorite wrap around my shoulders while I’m cuddled on the couch.

While I love all the indulgences of fall, the shorter days and my less active ways open the door to eating for all the wrong reasons.

I might be a bit of a crunchy mom. I’m ‘all in’ when it comes to real foods and holistic ways. My love for little homemade concoctions keeps me excited! In the evening you might find me mixing up some body butter, Kombucha or a bakery recipe makeover. In the morning it’s all about moving and my yoga mat, but only after a little God-inspiration.

Even the soaps we use are my self-made creations of organic oils and astringents. Oh, and my current fall allergies? Those are remedied with what I eat and a neat little netty pot. Presto! No more popping pills!

Seasons change. A lot… in my life. Even more than the normal four times a year it seems. So, I’ll just say I’ve gotten used to living in a state of change. In fact, I’ve learned to embrace it because with each change of season, after I’m thrown for a loop or two, I learn a little something!

Sometimes I get burned by summer’s beautiful sun, sometimes I slip and slide in the high waters of spring and sometimes I feel frozen in wintry weariness.