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Granola

Granola! I love it. After several failed batches, I came up with this recipe a few years ago.  So crunchy and sweet, it can be quite addictive. 🙂 Any dried fruit works wonderfully but my personal favorite is dried blueberries!

Yields: about 6 cups granola

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup un-sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup pecans (slightly chopped)
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dried blueberries or any other dried fruit
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 290°
  2. Combine oats, coconut, pecans, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Pour in butter, syrup, honey,  and vanilla. Toss until combined!
  3. Spread evenly over a large cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 1 hour(or until golden), turning granola every 20 minutes.  Granola will be golden brown when it it is ready to come out of the oven.
  4. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Allow to cool completely!
  5. Enjoy!

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Smoothies | Summertime

It’s summer!! 🙂 Nothing goes better with summer than smoothies…. well actually icecream goes better but smoothies are the next best thing! 😉
If they are made right, smoothies are not only tasty but also an extremely good way to get a couple servings of fruit in. This morning I came up with the perfect mix!! A pretty simple combination of strawberries, peaches, and bananas but I added a punch of flavor with pineapple concentrate. 🙂 Add a bit of organic cream top yogurt and a splash of vanilla for a deliciously creamy texture… almost taste like a milkshake! OK, so this recipe isn’t rocket science BUT it’s good! What’s your favorite smoothie combination?

Yields: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup frozen sliced strawberries
  • 1/3 cup frozen chopped peaches
  • 1/2 ripened banana
  • 1/4 cup cream top yogurt(or regular plain yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp frozen pineapple concentrate (100% fruit juice)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
  1. Place all ingredients in blender, starting with fruit and finishing with yogurt and milk. Blend until completely smooth!
  2. Pour into favorite cup, add a colorful straw and enjoy! 🙂

HAPPY SUMMER!

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Rich Mocha

Original Recipe Yield approximately 1 piping hot 12oz mocha!

Ingredients

  • 2 shots espresso (can substitute for 1/2 cup strong coffee)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup Eggnog or half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp raw sugar (or regular white sugar)
  • 3 tbsp simi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 dash salt

Directions

  1. Pour espresso or coffee in a large 12 oz  mug
  2. Place milk, eggnog, sugar, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt in your  espresso decanter or sauce pan.
  3. I frothed mine with my espresso machine’s frother, stirring as I frothed until chocolate chips are melted and milk is desired temperature but this can also be done over medium heat with a whisk!
  4. Once heated and chips are melted pour into mug with coffee.
  5. Serve by itself or add a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!

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