Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Granola


Oats - old-fashioned, not quick oats
Coconut
Nut & Seed Options:  if you are allergic to peanuts but not tree nuts, etc., choose what works for you:  almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cashews, macadamia nuts, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts.  BE AWARE, many nuts are processed on the same machinery as peanuts!
Chopped, dried fruit (apricots, blueberries, cranberries (Craisins,) dates, raisins, mango, apple, pineapple, cherries
                                 
Liquids:  honey, maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar & butter,
Seasonings:  cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
                                     
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees,  175 (177) C degrees.
In a big bowl, mix oats, dried fruits, nuts, coconut, in whatever combo you decide.
Melt 1 T. butter or margarine, mix with ¼ C. honey.
Drizzle over dry mix, spread onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment.  You could even use a big roasting pan which would make it easier when it’s time to stir.
Bake 20 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes.  Check to see if it’s done enough for you, crunchy enough.
Let cool, enjoy!                                            

Make your own Trail Mix!

Mix together any combo of:
·         coconut
·         chocolate, butterscotch, white chocolate chips (hint: M&M’s don’t melt as fast)
·         banana chips
·         If you are allergic to peanuts but not tree nuts, etc., choose what works for you:  almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cashews, macadamia nuts, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts.  BE AWARE, many nuts are processed on the same machinery as peanuts!
·         Chopped, dried fruit:  apricots, blueberries, cranberries (Craisins,) dates, raisins, mango, apple, pineapple, cherries
·         M&M’s
·         Cheerios
·         Pretzels
·         Yogurt covered raisins or nuts (again, beware of the nuts)
·         Mini marshmallows