It wasn't all lost though-- we had a fabulous Saturday dinner date in Wicker Park at Prasino with our almost married (2 months and counting) friends Tara and Nick. Oh, and I went for round 2 with the homemade granola. I made a few tweaks to my previous recipe and I have to say that this one was a step in the right direction. Check it out!
Healthier Homemade Granola: Part II (with figs, almonds, and coconut)
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 1/2 Tbs. honey
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 2 Tbs. real maple syrup
- 2 Tbs. water
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats (not the instant kind)
- 1/4 flaked coconut (I could only find the sweet kind at my store... do they sell it unsweetened anywhere? I may have to try Whole Foods)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup chopped dried figs
Spread the granola out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until crispy, but not yet browned-- about 35-40 minutes, stirring once or twice in between. Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Recipe derived from original courtesy of Melissa d'Arabian, FoodTV.com.
Like granola? Here are some other recipes you may enjoy:
Healthier Granola with Dates & Pecans
Healthy Homemade Granola with Three Seeds, Cherries & Almonds
Tropical Granola
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