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Chocoholic Granola

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup erythritol
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
• 3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions

1. Cover a cutting board or baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place the erythritol, water, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. Bring to a light simmer, stirring every 30 seconds.
4. (Skip this step if using confectioners'-style erythritol.) If using granulated erythritol, continue to simmer until the granules can no longer be felt on the back of the spoon.
5. Reduce the heat to low.
6. Mix in the cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt and coconut flakes.
7. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and transfer the granola to the parchment paper.
9. Allow to cool completely for 20 minutes.

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