Showing posts with label Fiber. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiber. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Crunchy Almond-Cinnamon Granola

This is VERY yummy dry by-the-handful or as a cereal with milk.

5-1/2 C. Oats (I used regular old fashioned, but quick would probably still work fine)
1-1/2 C. sliced almonds
1 C. Sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbs whole wheat flour
1 tsp Cinnamon (add more if you like it stronger - I just like a little)
2/3 C. dry milk
1 Tbs vanilla
6 Tbs oil (3oz.)
18 Tbs water (9oz. OR 1 C. + 2 Tbs)

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix all dry ingredients in a LARGE bowl.
Mix together wet ingredients (vanilla, oil, water).
Add wet ingredients to dry & stir until well-combined. - Will be somewhat clumpy.
Crumble onto greased baking sheets. - Separate between at least 2 so they wall dry/cook quicker.
Baking time WILL vary. - Check & stir every 8-15 minutes.
Granola is done when evenly dried & toasted.

*If you want to add dried fruit (dried cranberries, cherries, banana chips, raisins, etc.), keep separate & mix when ready to eat. If mixed, granola will absorb the moisture & be less crunchy.

This last time I made this, I kept the almonds and stirred them in after mixing, before baking. I prefer them mixed in & clumped with the oats.
Store in an air-tight container.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Whole Wheat Crepes

1 cup low-fat milk
3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 large egg
1 additional egg white
1 Tbs sugar (optional)

In a blender or food processor, process the milk and egg until will mixed, but stopping short of creating foam. Add flour, sugar (if desired) and any spices you want to try and pulse until just mixed. The batter should be quite thin. Add more milk as neccessary. (I think I tripled the batch and did have to thin it a little)

Heat a lightly-greased medium skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water dropped in the pan dances on the surface.

For each crepe, use 3 Tablespoons of batter. Immediately swirl the pan gently to distribute the batter in a very thin layer. Cook the crepe until the surface appears dry -- about 1 minute. Stack completed crepes on a plate with wax paper between each crepe to prevent sticking.

Fill crepes with you favorite filling. Roll and enjoy! I love them with a little Nutella & strawberries or bananas.

(from http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1156)