Edible DIY Gift Ideas (+ printables!)

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• zest of 1 small lemon
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ tablespoons red chile flakes
• 1 cup whole rolled oats*
• ⅓ cup chopped pistachios
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• ¼ cup coconut flakes
• ⅓ cup dried goji berries
• ½ cup creamy almond butter
• ½ cup chopped dark chocolate, 50% cacao*
• 1½ tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the oil and lemon zest or red chile flakes and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
2. Strain the oil and cool completely at room temperature. Pour the oil into an airtight glass container. Add fresh lemon zest or red chile flakes for garnish, if desired.
3. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
4. In a medium nonstick skillet over low heat, toast the oats for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Stir in the pistachios, cinnamon, salt, and coconut oil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Drizzle with the maple syrup, stirring to coat, then add the coconut flakes. Continue to cook, stirring continuously, for 5 more minutes.
6. Stir in the goji berries. Spread the granola on a plate in an even layer and cool completely at room temperature. Store in an airtight container.
7. Combine the almond butter, chocolate, and coconut oil in a medium glass bowl. Make a double boiler by placing the glass bowl over a smaller pot filled with simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
8. Pour into a 7 oz. glass jar and cool to room temperature before closing the lid.
9. Place in the refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes, then store at room temperature.