Lunch: Smores Granola Bites

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health benefits of Smores Granola Bites

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the baking sheet
1 pound semisweet chocolate chips or coarsely chopped bars
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, such as Light Grey Celtic
8 ounces your favorite store-bought granola
2 cups cinnamon graham cereal, such as Golden Grahams, lightly crushed
1/2 cup toffee bits, such as Heath Toffee Bits
10 marshmallows, cut into thirds to create 3 rounds

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat, parchment paper or foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Put the chocolate in a heat-safe glass bowl and set over a pot filled with an inch of water. Place the pot over medium-low heat and gently cook the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until melted. Add the sea salt. Mix the granola, graham cereal and toffee bits in a shallow dish. Using two forks, dip the marshmallow rounds in the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. Roll in the granola mixture, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate on the baking sheet until the chocolate is set, 10 to 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container if not using immediately.

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